Woman
is an important part of the world. But woman is not given so much privilege, as
she needs to express herself. However, the role of women in nation building
cannot be denied any more in the context of present reality of the world. It is
not possible for any nation to get to goal without allowing women to play an
active role. There was a time when women were looked upon without any dignity
and honour. They were mere instruments to serve the family affairs. But with
the progress of civilization, the outlook and the attitude of the world towards
women have changed. This is true not only for the western countries but also
for the Islamic countries as well. And Bangladesh is not an exception to
this. It may be safely asserted that the development of a nation depends on the
women-folk too. A number of women in our country are working in different
garment factories. By working in the factory they earn their livelihood and
maintain their family. There are also many women who are working in government
and nongovernment
offices
with their professionals nowadays. They are working and earning a lot not only
for supporting their own family but also for contributing to the whole
development of our country. The women of Bangladesh are developing
themselves in every stage of life. They are now more conscious, serious and
professional. They are getting educated as well as preparing themselves for
competing with the male. The women are now enjoying their fundamental rights.
But it is a matter of great regret that a number of women in both villages and
towns in our country have to face a lot of social and religious bindings. But
according to Islam both men and women should be given equal rights. So,
government as well as the educated circle of our population should come forward
to establish the rights of the women so that they can actively take part in
nation building. Thinking women‘s contribution to society, our national and
rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam uttered, ―What are great in this world, half has
been done by woman half by man.