A review of the history reveals that International Women's Day has its roots in significant political struggles. Yet, in contemporary times, the focus has shifted away from this core theme.

I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.

As long as the problems addressed in Sultana’s Dream continue to exist and be relevant, we must uphold Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s work, values, and ideologies

Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.

Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.

Reports of GBV, harassment in factories can no longer be ignored

The theocracy is crumbling in its seat

UN chief stresses the importance of having women's contribution in technology and innovation.

Every Women’s Day, I suffer from this ambivalent feeling of euphoria and despair.

In a historic verdict, the High Court of Bangladesh has ruled that a mother can now be the sole legal guardian of her children. On 24 January 2023, the HC delivered the verdict on a writ petition saying all citizens have the right to get an education and job under the constitution. It will be sufficient if students mention their mothers' names when filling out a student information form (SIF) for examinations, and they cannot be forced to mention their father's names against their will. The High Court ruled saying that forms with the name of the student's mother or any legal guardian instead of the father must be accepted.

The gendered response to the resignation is the latest reminder of the tough ride ahead for women in an increasingly pressured world.

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women

Taliban’s ban on women’s higher education will further harm the country

Her 1903 piece “Alonkar na badge of slavery” marked the start of Rokeya’s explicitly feminist writing.

There is no alternative to awareness and effective intervention to stop the culture of child marriage

Remembering feminist activist, writer and poet Kamla Bhasin on her one-year death anniversary.

To say that Roe v Wade does not affect us is untrue. It jeopardises women's right to choose all over the world.

How is it that we live in a society where a woman must endure humiliating attacks from another woman and her male cohorts in a public place for the clothes she chooses to wear?

People tend to believe in progress. As the decades advance, we become more civilised. We expand important freedoms, like voting rights. Except that time and time again, some events prove otherwise.