Engage in income-generating activities: PM on Women’s Day Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses International Women's Day function at Bangladesh Shishu Academy auditorium on March 8, 2021. Photo: PID UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged women of the country to engage in income-generating activities for their economic freedom instead of sitting idle at home. "If we want to advance the society, then all -- irrespective of gender -- have to move forward shoulder to shoulder," she said. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing the International Women's Day function at Bangladesh Shishu Academy auditorium. She joined the programme virtually from her official residence Gono Bhaban.