Zareen Mahmud Hosein

When I look at the proposed education budget for FY-2026-27, I don’t first think about allocations or percentages of GDP.

Redistribute domestic labor to achieve gender equality through the lens of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s Sultana’s Dream. This narrative promotes feminist economic reform by teaching sons essential life skills, transforming kitchens from gendered spaces into equitable hubs.

For the Class of ’69 at Dhaka University, that bond was embodied in one man—Syed Mayeenul Huq. He wasn’t just a friend; he was the quiet, steady centre that held their entire constellation together.

Bangladesh has raised the proportion of women on boards to nearly one in five seats, ahead of South Asia. Yet only 6 percent of independent directors are women. The task now is to build a credible pipeline of qualified women for oversight roles that protect accountability and market trust. The B