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In Gaza, women are not merely survivors; they are guardians, first responders and above all, lifelines. Photo: Reuters

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No ceasefire without her: Why Gaza’s peace talks must include women

Waterlogging in Dhaka disproportionately endangers women by exposing them to increased harassment, health risks, and loss of mobility. Photo: Mohammed Minhaj Uddin

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The unseen toll of Dhaka’s waterlogging on women

75% of women living in Dhaka’s slums reported suffering symptoms of heat stress including dizziness, dehydration and abnormal heart rates. Photo: TBS

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Burning at both ends: Urban heat and the daily struggle of Dhaka’s marginalised women

A woman prepares betel leaves for sale at a street stall in Elephant Road, Dhaka—part of Dhaka’s vast informal economy where thousands of women like her endure heat, insecurity, and harassment to sustain their families. PHOTO: COURTESY

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Neglected peacebuilders: Dhaka’s informal women workers