women
Generations through a lens: Changing times for women
The changes Bangladeshi women have witnessed right before their eyes are nothing short of a phenomenon. From the whispered admonitions of the grandmother and the silent struggles of the mother to the bold declarations of the daughter — the journey of women through changing times reflects both continuity and transformation.
7 March 2024
Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?
In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the opportunity to use motorbikes daily, certain cultural perceptions and stereotypes are being effectively challenged.
7 March 2024
Redefining the professional landscape: Women pioneers in male-dominated industries
In an era where the push for gender equity and inclusivity has become a central theme across various sectors, Star Lifestyle brings forth the stories of four incredible women, who are thriving in fields traditionally dominated by men. Their journeys inspire not only women but also societies to strive towards inclusivity, equity, and recognition of talent beyond gender constraints.
4 March 2024
Why isn’t the public university system sympathetic to older students?
Due to certain policies, or the lack thereof, the system has turned out to be discriminatory towards students who might want a second chance at education.
8 February 2024
‘Violence against women is a violation of human rights’
Our society still considers violence against women to be a women's issue and holds the view that only women should talk about it or protest it.
23 December 2023
India thrash Bangladesh in Asian Games women's cricket semis
Bangladesh women’s team faced a crushing eight wicket defeat to India in the semi-final of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Sunday.
24 September 2023
Women's World Cup never been tougher, warns Germany coach
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned Sunday that women's football has never been more competitive as her side chase a third World Cup title.
23 July 2023
The struggles women face entering their work lives
The bar for women is set higher than for men in the professional field.
8 June 2023
‘Women, Gender and Development': Rocky ride along the evolutionary scale
Nazmunnessa Mahtab has written a quite all-encompassing book on women and gender issues.
25 May 2023
Women’s challenges in the age of big data
March, and more precisely March 8th, is a time to raise awareness about the remaining path toward equal opportunities for women and men. This is especially challenging in the current days of infoxication where algorithms on the Internet nudge us to jump the discussion from one topic to another day after day. March 8th has passed, yet many gender challenges remain.
7 May 2023
‘Women enter my life, ruin it’: Salman Khan
Recently, Salman Khan visited the sets of The Kapil Sharma to promote his upcoming Eid release film “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.” There he delivered a long monologue on how women in his life have ruined him, and how he doesn’t want to date anymore.
15 April 2023
Bob hairstyle for women above 50
Women, especially beyond the age of 50, experience hormonal changes and many suffer from hair thinning. Celebrity hairstylist and expert, Glam Girl Gabi shares what might be the best haircut for thinning hair, making it appear bouncy and full.
5 April 2023
Woolf in the wind
This was a conversation between two friends.A conversation inspired by Virginia Woolf, who passed away on March 28, 1941
31 March 2023
We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why
Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.
23 March 2023
Leave it up to women to choose
A woman can and should have the choice to do whatever she wants.
8 March 2023
Countries can’t move forward if half of citizens are held back
If you were to compete in a running race, would you tie, shorten, or burden one of your legs? No, of course not. You would surely lose. Economies will also lose the development race if they don’t allow their women, virtually half their population, have the same rights as men do.
6 March 2023
A blueprint from India for women's economic empowerment
The extraordinary success of women’s self-help groups in India represents one of the best-case outcomes.
11 February 2023
Her footwear for winter
The weather is changing. The dipping temperature demands a change in what we wear, be it clothes or shoes. If you have been wearing sandals and open-toed shoes during the warmer months, now is the time to wear footwear that cover your feet a little more.
2 January 2023
Scotland Women's national team take legal action over equal pay
Scotland Women's national team have taken legal action against the Scottish Football Association as they fight for equal pay.
16 December 2022
'Women and Work in South Asia' explores feminism through a South Asian lens
Anasua Basu Ray Chaudhary’s chapter on the trafficking of women, with a focus on India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, teases out the differences in the lived experiences of the Adivasi, Dalit, and other marginalised women.
3 November 2022