Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the world needs right policies and institutions to help young women choose a career in science and technology.

"We need more women and girls in science for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future. We must have the right policies and institutions for young women to choose a career in science and technology," she said.

The prime minister said this in a video statement that was played in the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

She mentioned that it is important that women in science are promoted to leadership positions.

"In Bangladesh, I personally commit to advancing the work of our women scientists ...