Gender equality

Gender equality

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh slips 55 notches in global gender equality ranking

Despite the decline, Bangladesh leads in South Asia in gender equality for the past 12 years.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed. File Photo: Collected

Bangladesh plans global platform against women's digital harassment: Shama

People carry a large rainbow flag, as they take part in the 2022 Pride Parade in London, Britain July 2, 2022. Photo: REUTERS

UK moves to criminalise gender and sexuality conversion therapies

Experts participate in a roundtable titled “Gender-Sensetive Agendas in Politics” held at The Business Standard conference room in Dhaka’s Eskaton on 5 February 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Gender-sensitive agendas and political representation in Bangladesh's electoral politics

Children play chess during the ‘Khelar Daak’ inclusive sports programme in Dhaka. Photo : Courtesy

Women Sports Federation organises ‘Khelar Daak’ to promote gender equality

Youngone Corp. Chair Sung Ki-hak poses for a photo after receiving the award at the 2025 WCD Visionary Awards on Oct. 6 in Chicago, the US. (Youngone/ Kang Hyung-won)

Youngone wins WCD Emerging Leadership Award

The day featured poster presentations, a cultural programme in Karnaphuli Hall, and concluded with an award-giving ceremony celebrating contributions to environmental research and action. Photo: TBS

AUW kicks off International Climate Conference in Ctg

Photo: Curtesy

IFC, global partners 'Ring the Bell' at Dhaka Stock Exchange to advance gender equality

Although laws exist to protect women, their enforcement is often inconsistent and weak. Photo: TBS

Breaking the silence: Ensuring safety and justice for women

Women worldwide are overrepresented in insecure, low-wage jobs, dominating essential yet underpaid sectors like garment manufacturing, domestic labor, retail, and caregiving.

Breaking the chains: How women are still held back by inequalities

The European Union and UN Women sign a partnership agreement at the EU office in Dhaka on 21 January 2025. Photo: UN Women

EU, UN Women sign €4.8m deal to advance gender equality in Bangladesh

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Speakers call for action to accelerate gender equality at work

Photo: UNB

Australia reiterates commitment to advancing gender equality