RAJSHAHI, Feb 1, 2024 (BSS) - Five women will get best "JOYEETA" awards in
Rajshahi divisional level here on February 3 (Saturday).

 They will be given the awards formally at a function at Shilpakala Academy
auditorium here.
 
This was revealed at a press briefing held at the conference hall of the
Divisional Commissioner's office today.
 
A total of 40 women, five each from eight districts in the division, were
nominated preliminary for the "JOYEETA" reception.
 
Of them, 10 were nominated for the divisional level and five best will be
nominated finally among them in five different categories like economics,
education and employment, successful mother, prevention of repression and
social development sectors for the national level selection.
 
The top five will be given certificates, crest, rapper and Taka 25,000 each
while 35 others certificates, crest and Taka 5,000 each.
 
The press conference was told that State Minister for Women and Children
Affairs Simin Hossain Rimi is likely to address the reception-giving ceremony
virtually as the chief guest with Divisional Commissioner Dr Dewan Humayun
Kabir in the chair.
 
Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs Nazma Mobarak and
Director General of the Department of Women Affairs Keya Khan are also
expected to join as special guests.
 
 Additional Commissioner of Rajshahi division Jasim Uddin Haider, Nejarat
Deputy Collector Shamsul Islam and Deputy Director of Department of Women
Affairs Shobnom Shirin addressed the press conference.
 
Jasim Uddin Haider said the government has taken various initiatives to
create a women-friendly atmosphere in the country so that they can play an
important role for the country's socioeconomic development.
 
Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success in women's development and
empowerment to become a model in the world. The womenfolk have proved their
abilities, expertise and efficiency in every field of our national life.
 
The "JOYEETA" award will encourage women to face various challenges more
confidently and become role models for society.
 
"Joyeeta Onneshone Bangladesh"-- an initiative introduced in the 2013-14
financial year by the government-- has had a tremendous impact on society.

Meanwhile, a five-member jurist committee chaired by Divisional Commissioner
has already finalized the divisional level best "JOYEETA".

They are Ila Rani Ghosh and Masuma Akter (economic), Mariam Akter and Seyema
Parveen (prevention of repression), Shefali Khatun and Israt Jahan (social
development), Rehena Parveen and Anwara Begum (successful mother) and Kolyani
Minj and Sheela Pramanik (education and employment).

Five of them will be finalized as five divisional best "JOYEETA" on Saturday.