Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Women and Children's Affairs Advisor Sharmeen S Murshid has said the contribution of women to the July mass uprising must be properly documented in the nation's history, noting that their participation marked a defining moment for Bangladesh.

Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday, she said women had demonstrated extraordinary leadership during the movement that toppled the Awami League regime after 15 years in power.

"During the July Mass Uprising, 70 percent of women took to the streets. It astonished the whole world. It proved that women won't fall behind in any way. They are as strong as their brothers when it comes to addressing the crises of the country, the political crisis, and soc...