Central Women’s Affairs Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nurunnisa Siddiqua on Sunday called for an overhaul of the justice system to stop abuse of women and demanded the formation of a speedy trial tribunal to tackle crimes against women and children.

She made the remarks at a discussion meeting organized in Moghbazar, Dhaka, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

The discussion was presided over by Central Working Committee Member and Social Welfare Divisional Secretary Khandokar Ayesha Khatun.

Central Working Committee Member and Talimul Quran Divisional Secretary Irani Akhter delivered the opening speech, while Advocate Sabikunnahar Munni, Law and Human Resources Divisional Secretary, presented the keynote speech. Central Executive Committee member Umme Khaleda Jahan and teacher Fatima Akhter Happy spoke as special guests.

Dr. Nazneen Akhter, Head of the Physiology Department at Holy Family Medical College Hospital, and former councillor Amena Begum gave welcome speeches.

Nurunnisa Siddiqua also criticized some feminist organizations, saying that when Muslim women wearing burqas face violence, these groups do not protest but pursue the agenda of a certain class of women. She urged all women to raise their voices unitedly on women’s issues.

Advocate Sabikunnahar Munni emphasized that implementing the July Charter is essential to ensure balanced women’s empowerment.

She highlighted rising violence against women across all sectors, including education, and blamed the immoral environment for perpetuating such abuse.

Khandokar Ayesha Khatun said that awareness among women from all walks of life is vital to protecting women’s rights. Women from different sectors of the capital, including the central working committee, participated in the discussion.

The program featured a recitation by Kazi Tabassum and concluded with a prayer led by Central Working Committee member Rozina Akhter. The program was moderated by Marjan Hira.