International Women's Day

Against all odds they fight

On this International Women's Day, I want to remember Nasima, Dolly, Shyamoli and all those women who did not allow violence and discrimination to break them, but rather gave them strength to stand up and fight back.
7 March 2017, 18:05 PM

Bistaar holds exhibit on International Women's Day

In celebration of the International Women's Day 2016, Bistaar: Chittagong Arts Complex organised a group photo exhibition by 18 female photographers of Chittagong.
16 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Who's that girl?

So, International Women's Day was on March 8.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

What Is Your Name?

My mother's preoccupation with women's education went beyond her family. She would help any woman wanting to advance herself, through education and through jobs.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Women see little improvement in world of work - ILO

Women see only "marginal improvements" in the world of work in the past 20 years, according to a global study.
8 March 2016, 09:15 AM

No scope to leave women behind in the name of religion: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses need for equal development of country's womenfolk as there is no scope to leave them behind in the name of religion.
8 March 2016, 08:43 AM

Celebrating Our Women

Today marks International Women's Day, a celebration of women all over the world and their achievements – a day that has been observed since the 1900s.
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Persona Women's Day

To celebrate International Women's Day as well as their 19th anniversary, Persona is offering a range of rewards for customers.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Feminist solidarity in neoliberal times

ANOTHER International Women's Day has come and gone. This year, my Facebook feed was jammed with passionate debates on the merits of the BBC documentary 'India's Daughters.'
10 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Rihanna most-streamed female on Spotify

Marking International Women's Day, popular music streaming site Spotify has compiled a list of the most-streamed female artists on the music site.
8 March 2015, 16:59 PM

‘Look at me’: Billboard heals when people pay attention

A new billboard campaign in London depicts a woman with a bruised face that actually changes and heals as passersby stop and heed the words "look at me"
7 March 2015, 09:33 AM

Mehreen joins forces with AB for Women's Day song

Popular singer Mehreen is releasing a new song on the social media, on the occasion of International Women's Day. The video of the song – written, composed and arranged by noted guitarist Ayub Bacchu, was made by Monju Ahmed.
6 March 2015, 18:00 PM