women empowerment

women empowerment

Can women thrive amid rising religious and social conservatism?

Can women thrive amid rising religious and social conservatism?

While government initiatives symbolically honour women’s empowerment, public attacks from influential figures risk discouraging young women from stepping forward in education, politics and civic...

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus confers Begum Rokeya Padak to the four winners of 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing

Rubhana, Kalpana, Ritu Porna, Nabila receive Begum Rokeya Award as CA says they are destined to lead the world

Collage: TBS

The f-commerce paradox: Empowering women, yet binding them to the algorithm

Many women sanitation workers delay using the toilet due to a lack of safety or privacy, leading to infections. Photo: Amnesty International

Climate crisis magnifies discrimination against 'invisible' sanitation workers

Supported by an international soy-based organisation and the Department of Agricultural Extension, Sharmin has also trained over 300 women. Photo: TBS

Success of soy – a village woman’s culinary buzz from Lakshmipur to Dhaka and beyond

Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hossain. File Photo: Collected

Sustainable development needs women in policy-making roles: Adviser Sakhawat

The capital is set to host its first-ever Saturday market dedicated to women's creativity and entrepreneurship tomorrow. Photo: BSS

Dhaka to host first-ever women-led Saturday market tomorrow 

Around 35–36 girls train together at the Kalsindur school and college grounds, regardless of age, and none have to pay to participate. Photo: TBS

How a rural academy in Kalsindur became a sanctuary for future football stars

Guests and participants attend a roundtable discussion titled “Inclusive Market Systems for WEE: Success, Opportunities, and Collaboration” held on 2 June at The Business Standard seminar hall. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

'Collective Action Key to Advancing Women's Economic Empowerment in Nutrition, Technology, and Inclusive Market Systems': Experts

Shish Haider Chowdhury. Photo: Courtesy

Women's tech empowerment remains priority amid budget constraints: ICT Division secretary

Since December 2024, a total of 878 women have joined the dry fish initiative, working under four cooperatives divided into 64 groups. Photo: Courtesy

Unity to overcome climate adversity: The women entrepreneurs of Char Montaz

Photo: Unsplash

How hard is it to be a woman in Bangladesh?

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

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