PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan has emphasized on the need to increase the number of female employees at PKSF.
Noting that the institution already offers an inclusive, safe, and enabling work environment, he said that a well-thought-out initiative will be taken to encourage talented female graduates to consider careers at PKSF.
He made these remarks on Tuesday at a meeting held at PKSF Bhaban-1, organized by the ‘Complaint Receiving Committee’ formed for female employees of PKSF to address issues of sexual harassment or abuse in the workplace.
Such meetings are regularly arranged to help maintain an enabling work environment at PKSF, according to a press release.
In line with the directives of the High Court, PKSF formed this ‘Complaint Receiving Committee’ in 2014. The seven-member committee includes two external members. Besides, ‘Complaint Receiving Committees’ are also in place in all Partner Organizations of PKSF.
In his welcome remarks, PKSF Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader said that the institution is committed to ensuring a safe and harassment-free workplace for all employees, including women, across PKSF and its Partner Organizations.
“To this end, we are regularly implementing gender policies, raising awareness, and putting in place effective mechanisms for addressing complaints.”
Highlighting PKSF’s ongoing efforts to maintain a women-friendly and enabling work environment, he noted that arrangements will be made for early childhood education at the PKSF’s daycare center.
The center will be equipped with modern CCTV cameras, allowing employees to monitor their children in real time through their mobile phones while carrying out their official duties.
He also mentioned that steps have been taken to provide necessary personal care items in women’s restrooms within the PKSF Bhaban. At the same time, he appreciated the active role played by male employees in helping to maintain an enabling workplace environment at PKSF.
AQM Golam Mawla, Deputy Managing Director of PKSF, also spoke at the meeting. Female employees from all levels of PKSF took part and engaged actively in the open discussion session in a lively atmosphere.
They expressed their appre their appreciation to the Management and their male colleagues for helping maintain a congenial work environment at PKSF.