State Minister for Information Advocate Tarana Halim said that to overcome discrimination against women, the mentality of all sections of society should be changed.

She said this while addressing a seminar organized by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on the occasion of International Women's Day-2013 in PKSF building on Tuesday.She also said, "The present government is a friendly and friendly government. Due to the various initiatives of the government, women are moving ahead in all levels of society. Only women's economic development is not only political, but also women's empowerment''.PKSF Chairman and eminent economist by Kazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, the social welfare secretary was the special guest on the occasion. Zillar Rahman. The guest of honor was the noted fictionist Selina Hossain. PKSF Managing Director said welcome Abdul Karim. In addition, Executive Director of Bangladesh Development Council Nilufar Banu was the speaker at the seminar.