Bangladesh Mahila Parishad inaugurated the 16th batch of its certificate course on "Gender, Women's Empowerment and Development" on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The course is part of the organization's ongoing efforts to build capacity and awareness on gender issues, women's empowerment, and development among participants. As with previous batches, the program aims to equip attendees with knowledge and skills related to gender equality frameworks and development practices, reflecting Bangladesh Mahila Parishad's long-standing commitment to education and training as tools for advancing women's rights in Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony marked the formal start of this latest cohort, continuing a series that has now reached its sixteenth iteration, indicating sustained demand and institutional support for such training. No further details about the course curriculum, duration, participant number, or featured speakers were provided in the available announcement. Bangladesh Mahila Parishad has historically used such certificate courses to strengthen the capacity of activists, students, and professionals engaged in gender and development work, aligning with its broader mission of promoting women's rights and gender justice through education, advocacy, and community engagement across the country.