gender inequality

Gold prices and the hidden economy of weddings

Behind the glitter of bridal jewellery lies an invisible economy, one that thrives on social pressure, consumerism, and gender inequality.

Is reducing women's worlds our fix for their lack of safety?

When that girl on the bus screamed, no one stood by her.

Men’s fear and women's 'just rights'

Number of families where men provide for women is rapidly decreasing.

Bring back married adolescent girls to schools

Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.

Fix the system to prevent rape

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

Are we backtracking on our commitment to gender equality?

The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.

‘Sidelined and forgotten’

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition

A golden opportunity for gender inclusivity

We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.

World Food Day 2023 / Why do our food producers go hungry?

Hunger is not only a political or economic problem, but also an alarming gender issue.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

‘Sidelined and forgotten’

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

A golden opportunity for gender inclusivity

We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Why do our food producers go hungry?

Hunger is not only a political or economic problem, but also an alarming gender issue.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

‘FBCCI working to reduce gender inequality in workplace’

FBCCI Acting President says in meeting with IFC delegation

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

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

‘University campuses are still mainly male-dominated spaces’

Prof Gitiara Nasreen of Dhaka University speaks on campus sexual harassment and media’s role in normalising sexual violence

September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

It’s time now for sports to stop seeing gender

Why do female sportspeople have to prove themselves “worthy” of the support their male counterparts can take for granted?

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

All women and girls must be able to build the future they want

The data—with its sexism and its gaps—shows us that many of the barriers girls experience are determined merely by their gender. This inequality, present in all societies, is by far the most widespread bias.

July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018

HIV infects one teenage girl every 3 minutes: UN

Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, says a UN report that warns of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.