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The long road home for Bangladesh’s migrant women

A new study by Badabon Sangho reveals how Bangladeshi women migrant workers face abuse, debt and neglect abroad — and return home to a system that fails to protect or rehabilitate them

Caption: Experts attend a roundtable titled “Priorities of All People in Politics and Government”, jointly organised by Democracy International and The Business Standard at TBS conference room in Dhaka on 18 January. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Representation is not optional: Voices of women and marginalised communities

With this emphatic victory, Bangladesh strengthened their grip at the top of the points table with 13 points from five matches. Photo: BFF

Bangladesh thrash Pakistan as Sabina slams hat-trick

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

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

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The hurdles of living alone as a single young woman in Dhaka

An observation and analysis briefing at the capital’s Reporters Unity ahead of the national poll. Photo: TBS

Women lag behind in politics for mismatching political promises, practice

Residents of coastal communities have to walk long distances every day just to collect a single pitcher of water. Photos: TBS

Living with thirst while surrounded by water

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Bangladesh Bank instructs banks to build women-friendly washrooms

Three women mountaineers at the top of Chulu Far East on Monday (15 December ). Photo: Courtesy

Three Bangladeshi women successfully summit Chulu Far East

Many women, especially in rural areas, have little or no experience with smartphones, apps, or online services. Photo: A2I

Banks’ vital role in bridging digital divide

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How stay-at-home moms are turning chores into wholesome content

Women farmers and laborers are the most exposed to heat, as fieldwork requires prolonged hours under direct sunlight with minimal rest or hydration. Photo: TBS

Heat action plans work for cities, why not for women farmers?

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Female entrepreneurs urge EC for nomination of women in 150 seats