women's representation

women's representation

Experts participate in a citizens’ dialogue on “Priority of all people in politics and governance”, jointly organised by Democracy International and The Business Standard, at the TBS conference room on Sunday, 18 January 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Citizens call for greater representation of women, marginalised groups in politics

Inclusive democracy means ensuring the voices of all citizens, says BNP international affairs co-secretary Fahima Nasrin Munni

A group called the Forum for Women’s Political Rights holds a press briefing at Dhaka Reporters Unity today, 31 August 2025. Photo: TBS

Forum calls for direct polls in 100 reserved seats, 33% women candidates in parties

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. File Photo: Collected

Despite note of dissent, decision taken on women's representation in parliament: Ali Riaz

Representational image of voting in Bangladesh. File photo: Collected

Rethinking women's political representation in Bangladesh