Taking up Space

Photo of a woman walking on the streets/Collected.
Thoughts

Living in fear: When will safety stop being a woman’s burden?

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025, under the theme of "Accelerate Action", the calls for bringing an end to women's oppression grow louder

Illustration: UN Women International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Thoughts

'Women and girls musn't live in fear': A never-ending crusade calling for rights, action, accountability 

Kalpana, currently admitted to DMCH’s Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, greeted us on 29 January with a warm, radiating smile while petting a small month-old cat on her lap. Photo: Sadiqe Al Ashfaqe/TBS
Panorama

The scars remain, but so does her smile: Kalpana's long walk to freedom

'Learning from mistakes': Women's Shuttle pledges more affordable rides 
Features

'Learning from mistakes': Women's Shuttle pledges more affordable rides 

Alvah T Beander. Photo: Collected
Splash

Regional art has better market value when sold outside of the artists' country: Alvah T Beander

Illustration: Duniya Jahan/TBS
Features

Double the love: When you are lucky to have two mothers

Zarin Islam, proud owner of the foodpanda home kitchen "Chittagong Express" based from Mohammadpur's Shekertek. Photo: Courtesy
Features

A mother battling with cancer turns her life around with home kitchen

Sketch: TBS
Splash

Storytelling with Saris: Artivist Monica Jahan Bose creates 'climate hope'

Illustration: Collected
Features

Sultana's Dream: Has it come true?

Illustrated: Collected
Features

Women in lead: Miles to go, yet achievable. But how?

Illustration: Collected
Features

International Women's Day: Celebrating women's achievements and pushing for equality

Empowering men to empower women: A path towards gender equality
Features

Empowering men to empower women: A path towards gender equality

Photo of the author and his wife during their last visit to Cox’s Bazar. Photo: Sheefat E Sabnam
Features

Did I empower my wife, or is it the other way around