gender discrimination

Challenging gender equality disempowers women

The expansion of animosity and prejudice is rooted in toxic patriarchy.

The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.

Rural women must be recognised for their contribution

Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.

Why are women farm workers still paid less?

Bridge the pay gap, bring agricultural work under labour law

Hochemin’s exclusion from NSU event / A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.

Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women

What are the costs and consequences of such biases?

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Ensure equal inheritance for all women

Gendered discrimination violates the spirit of our constitution

June 15, 2019
June 15, 2019

Britain bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes from ads

Ads featuring "harmful gender stereotypes" which are likely to cause offence will be banned in Britain under new rules that could have a major impact on the industry.

April 13, 2019
April 13, 2019

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

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

Does culture and tradition always undermine women's human rights?

The (in) compatibility of women's human rights and custom, culture and tradition is one of the contested areas where women's rights

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

Join forces to stop violence against women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday put emphasis on creating awareness in the society to eliminate discriminations and violence against women.

March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019

Womenfolk need to achieve power with own ability: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the country’s womenfolk to achieve power with their own ability as the government has ensured their equal opportunities in various sectors to empower them.

March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019

The untapped potential of women in water resource management

The International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed this year with a call to build a gender-balanced world. The day is an occasion