women empowerment
More chores for women further tilts the gender gap
"My husband says not to look for work too far from home since I have to do the household work as well and asks me to wait." Mita (not her real name) went on to express her frustration by saying, "If this pandemic hadn't arisen, I would have surplus money to spend on my kids, I would've had a job."
21 May 2022, 18:00 PM
To help women entrepreneurs, men should first change themselves
When I set out to research masculinity and entrepreneurship in Dhaka, I expected to hear the occasional sexist remark. Instead, I was
12 April 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Financial products are empowering rural women’
Financial products for women and the digital revolution are playing a big role in empowering the rural women entrepreneurs, speakers said at a programme.
3 April 2019, 08:34 AM
Breaking Social Barriers: UN honours three Bangladeshi women
The UN has honoured three Bangladeshi women who defied tradition, challenged gender stereotypes and social barriers put in front of them because they are women.
14 March 2019, 20:33 PM
‘Women's right to make decisions is paramount'
Cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in different sectors goes back over half a century. This year, the
8 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Stop shaming stay-at-home women
The importance of women having financial independence cannot be overstated. It is the number one reason women stay in an abusive
1 March 2019, 18:00 PM
PM emphasises three actions at UN discussion
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised the need for three actions, including working for overcoming gender stereotypes regarding women's ability, to advance women empowerment.
28 September 2018, 18:00 PM
'Deeply honoured'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called for mobilising a new global alliance to promote women's rights and empowerment.
27 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Crisis: Dhaka wants sustainable solution: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh wanted a peaceful, sustainable and an early solution to the Rohingya crisis as the country was now bearing the entire brunt of the recent exodus of persecuted Myanmar nationals.
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
The world needs empowered women more than ever
"Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world,” former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once said. Her words ring particularly true in Asia, where stereotypes and cultural norms continue to prevent millions of women from fulfilling their real potential.
29 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Progress not possible without women participation: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says that our country’s 'meaningful progress' is not possible leaving out the women, the half of the total population, from the development process.
9 June 2016, 13:46 PM
US to honour Sara Hossain, 13 others tomorrow
The United States is going to honour 14 women across the world, including barrister Sara Hossain, for their exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
28 March 2016, 15:51 PM
No fetters could tie her down
She is unable to do anything with her hands since her birth. But it could never stop Arifa Akhter from pursuing her dreams.
Defying all predicaments, the indomitable Lalmonirhat girl sits for her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations. She became the subject of curiosity as she started writing with her legs.
1 February 2016, 10:15 AM
Many unable to decide their healthcare needs
At least 37 percent women in Bangladesh are unable to take decisions about their own healthcare, according to a report published by UN Women...
6 November 2015, 18:00 PM
'NGO' cheats rural women
We are amazed at the report of “NGO officials” at a remote village in Sadurapul upazila in Kishoreganj embezzling about Tk 37 lakh from poor rural women in the name of capacity-building and income-generation.
30 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Sexual harassment: Protests flood Facebook, Twitter
On the fourth day following the ruthless and inhuman sexual harassment on women at TSC on Pahela Baishakh, the social media continue to be flooded with protests from users, condemning the heinous act.
18 April 2015, 13:52 PM
Financing women's enterprise
WOMEN seeking to stand on their own face daunting odds in procuring seed money to start a business or set up a small enterprise.
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Rural women's double jeopardy
JUST how vulnerable the village women are to harassment, coercion and graft while seeking justice or claiming other entitlements has been brought to bold relief by a TIB study.
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM
#SheForHe
THE International Woman's Day comes every year with new campaigns, new tag lines, new slogans and newer pledges. Every year, there seems to be more men endorsing women's rights.
10 March 2015, 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