‘Political will a must to stem population explosion’

High Commissioner says Bangladesh was able to accomplish its population management goals

ISLAMABAD:

High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan Md Ruhul has said Bangladesh invested in a robust family planning programme and women’s empowerment through employment and education, which helped the country achieve the majority of its development goals and improve its social indices and economic benchmarks.

He was addressing the 8th meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Population organised by the Population Council with the support of UNFPA.

“Because of the initiatives like subsidies for entrepreneurship, specific economic zones for women, and awards for continuing their education, there are currently six million women who work in the clothing business. Bangladesh was able to accomplish its population management goals thanks to a strong political commitment,” he said.

He said that the government ensured that officials delivered family planning services right to people’s doorsteps.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 23^rd, 2023.