STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Feminism in Bangladesh is not confined to women’s rights but rooted in the struggle to be human, to uphold ideals, and to carry forward the unfulfilled promises of the Liberation War, speakers said at a programme yesterday.

They made the remarks at the launch of a book titled “Naribadi Hoye Othar Golpo” (Stories of Becoming Feminist), organised by anti-discrimination non-profit organisation Pragroshor, at Chhayanaut Institute in the capital’s Shankar area.

In her welcome speech, Pragroshor Executive Director Fouzia Khandaker Eva said many had questioned the title of the book, but it was chosen to reflect a larger truth. After reading out the opening lines, she added this book was the first part

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