Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Tarique Rahman has posted a photograph with his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman on Facebook, sharing five pledges to ensure women's safety.

On Thursday, he said both he and the party had decided against holding any birthday celebrations.

In his post, Tarique reflected on the changing world his daughter faces compared with his own upbringing, acknowledging both opportunities and risks.

He stressed that Bangladesh can only progress if women -- whether daughters, mothers, sisters, or colleagues -- live free from "harassment, intimidation, bullying, and violence simply for speaking, working, studying, or trying to live freely".

He outlined five urgent initiatives to protect women:

1. National online safety...