Outcry in Bangladesh over politician’s call to curb women in workforce
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A politician in Bangladesh, Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, has sparked outrage for suggesting limitations on women's participation in the workforce. Rahman stated in a recent TV interview that women with young children should have reduced working hours and implied that their child-bearing role hinders their ability to perform certain jobs and leadership positions. He also ruled out the possibility of a woman leading his Islamist party. These remarks, along with a since-deleted social media post advocating for curbs on working women, have drawn criticism from students and women's groups in Bangladesh, particularly given the significant role women play in the country's garment industry. The controversy comes ahead of the general election.
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AI-ExtractedHe later deleted the post after a backlash from students and women’s groups.
A woman should be given such a choice to enable her to continue in a job without causing hardship.
Maternity leave is only for six months.
Shafiqur Rahman ruled out the possibility of a woman assuming the Islamist party’s top post.
Shafiqur Rahman questioned women’s ability to perform jobs because of their child-bearing role.
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