Adviser to the Ministries of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs, Sharmeen S Murshid, spoke at a programme held in Gulshan today. Photo : PIDDHAKA, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS) - Adviser to the Ministries of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Sharmeen S Murshid has said that although women and children are the most important segment of society, in reality they remain the most vulnerable, making it imperative to ensure their citizen rights. Sharmeen Murshid said, "Citizenship is not merely a legal identity; it is a symbol of dignity, rights and opportunity. For women and children especially, recognition of citizenship opens doors to education, healthcare, security and social inclusion." She reiterated that ensuring citizen rights of women and children is the need of the hour and emphasized that all citizenship-related initiatives must prioritize women and children.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 13, 2026 07:40 UTC