Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee Member and Member of Parliament from Dhaka-3, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, today expressed hope that the party’s female MPs elected to the reserved seats will work not only for women but also to fulfill people’s aspirations. He stated that their contribution will extend beyond women’s issues, aiming to meet the aspirations shaped by the transition to democracy and the fall of fascism within the country’s political landscape.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy made these remarks while speaking to journalists after leaders and activists of the Dhaka District BNP paid tributes to party founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital. Dhaka District BNP President Khandaker Abu Ashfaq, General Secretary and Reserved Women’s Seat Member of Parliament Advocate Nipun Roy Chowdhury, and various other leaders and activists were present on the occasion.
Gayeshwar emphasized the party’s commitment to women’s empowerment, stating, “We believe in women’s empowerment at the party level, and we will create more women leaders in the future who will be directly elected through votes and represent in parliament.” He expressed confidence that the party’s representatives in the reserved women’s seats would play a crucial role in establishing women’s liberation and rights.
Addressing the broader national context, he acknowledged the challenges the party faces, particularly in implementing their 31-point agenda. However, he assured that they are prepared to tackle these challenges head-on.
During the event, Nipun Roy Chowdhury paid her respects to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia, pledging to fulfill her duties with patriotism. She also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his trust during the anti-fascist movement and vowed to continue the struggle for the masses’ rights.
Nipun Roy Chowdhury highlighted the proactive role women MPs intend to play, asserting, “We do not want to remain just ornaments as reserved women members. We will raise the real problems of the masses in parliament. We will speak on education, health, administration, local government, and all other issues, and we will play an active role at the decision-making table.”