The interim government has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of obstruction of women’s recreational activities, including the women’s football match in Dinajpur-Joypurhat.
This concern was expressed in a statement by the Chief Advisor’s Press Wing on Thursday (January 30).
The statement said that women enjoy human and civil rights equally with men and citizens of Bangladesh. The interim government is trying its best to ensure the full rights of Bangladeshi citizens. If anyone is involved in any incident that violates women’s rights or is involved in imposing such illegal restrictions, he or they will face appropriate action under the prevailing laws of the country.
The statement mentioned that the interim government will take strict action against any attempt to discriminate or oppress citizens of any group.
It also said that the Chief Advisor’s office has already directed the Dinajpur and Joypurhat district administrations to take necessary steps to resume the suspended football matches. The District Administrators said that they have recently organized women’s football, cricket and kabaddi matches in their districts. Hundreds of people enjoyed the matches and people from all walks of life in their districts appreciated the arrangements.
Over the past month, the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus has organized one of the largest youth festivals in the country, which included sports competitions held in hundreds of rural districts and upazila towns, including various events for female players. Thousands of girls also participated in football, cricket and kabaddi matches in many remote rural districts.
The statement said Professor Yunus was a lifelong advocate for women’s rights. The Grameen Bank he founded was more than 90 percent owned by women. Last week, Professor Yunus met FIFA President Gianni Infantino and sought his help in creating infrastructure and facilities for women footballers in Bangladesh.
