Women's Empowerment in Bangladesh

Unlock women’s power, unlock the economy

Unlocking women’s underutilised human capital is essential for Bangladesh’s economic progress, said speakers at an event yesterday.
19 January 2026

Clamp down on online misogyny against female leaders

Study reveals circulation of malicious Facebook content targeting female politicians
25 June 2024

Women now empowered in Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said more than 1,550 women seeking to enter the parliament in reserve seats reflect that women have awakened in Bangladesh
14 February 2024

Business should look past gender

Women-led businesses are catalysts for social progress
12 January 2024

It’s still a man’s world in politics

Extremely low number of women candidates is a wake-up call
4 December 2023

We need more women at the top

Male-dominated ministries tell a worrying tale of gender equity
8 March 2023

Women's political inclusion shouldn't be reduced to tokenism

Female upazila vice-chairs must be empowered
4 December 2022

Celebrating women transforming aquaculture in Bangladesh

Today is the International Day of Rural Women, which offers us an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women and girls towards our
14 October 2022