Women-only buses may offer safer journeys, but they must not become an excuse to make the rest of Bangladesh’s transport system less welcoming to women

Every year, Bangladesh proudly celebrates its rising female literacy rate. On paper, we are a success story.

I have followed Indra Nooyi’s career for years. To me, it feels like a dream to become the CEO of a top global company, and that too as a woman from South Asia.

It is deeply disappointing that women’s contribution to our agricultural workforce remains largely invisible in official records and government support systems.

A few years ago, I became interested in the claims in the economic literature that gender equality promotes economic growth.

Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about recognising women’s accomplishments and reflecting on progress towards achieving gender equality.

A new assessment has revealed a glaring “equality gap” in Bangladesh’s justice system, highlighting 19 laws that remain discriminatory, one law that needs to be repealed, and four new laws that are urgently required.

Bold in politics, ignorant on equality

Bijly Baroi is the sole breadwinner for a family of six. A caregiver in Barishal, Bijly entered the healthcare workforce after her father, a former carpenter, became unable to work due to illness.

Across the world, women are underrepresented. Globally, fewer than one in four parliamentarians are women.

As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a sobering truth becomes increasingly clear: the promise of gender justice as part of climate justice remains unfulfilled.

Speakers at a roundtable yesterday urged all political parties to include clear commitments in their election manifestos to ensure women’s equal rights in family inheritance, land ownership, agricultural resources, and access to natural resources.

The Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission has proposed a series of comprehensive reforms to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women embedded in the country’s laws, constitution, policies, and institutions.

Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.

International Women’s Day has its roots in political struggles for gender equality, yet its original essence has been diluted over time.

There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.