women farmers in Bangladesh

Women farmers and the fight for climate resilience

Women comprise 58 percent of Bangladesh’s agricultural workforce, but are rarely recognised as farmers in official classifications or extension services.
10 June 2026, 12:00 PM

Women farmers: Indispensable in fields but invisible in records

Women's contribution remains largely unrecognised, leaving many excluded from farmer lists and government support
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans

In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.
18 June 2025, 12:00 PM

Why are women farm workers still paid less?

Bridge the pay gap, bring agricultural work under labour law
11 March 2024, 04:00 AM