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Women's reserved seat

Women's reserved seat

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

The Forum for Women’s Political Rights says true political empowerment of women is not only a right but also essential for the sustainability and integrity of democracy

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Direct election for 100 women's seat not realistic: Salahuddin

TBS Sketch: Tasnim Jara

'Elect, not select': Why NCP leader Tasnim Jara calls for direct elections to women's seats in Parliament

A discussion titled "Women’s Representation in Parliament through Direct Voting for Women’s Political Empowerment: Necessity, Challenges and Solutions," organised by the Nagorik Coalition was held at the Daily Star Conference Center in Farmgate today (15 June). Photo: TBS

Activists urge direct elections for reserved seats to strengthen women’s political empowerment

Samajik Protirodh Committee organised a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar on 8 March 2025. Photo: TBS

Samajik Protirodh Committee demands direct elections in reserved women’s seats in parliament

Jatiya Nagorik Committee (JANAC) Samantha Sharmin spoke at a women's gathering at the Ali Ahammad Chunka City Library and Auditorium in Dhaka’s Narayanganj today (20 February). Photo: Collected

Hasina hindered women's leadership in name of reserved seats: Samantha Sharmin

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected

MPs elected to reserved women's seats will take oath this afternoon

National Parliament of People's Republic of Bangladesh. Photo: Collected

All candidates win unopposed in reserved 50 women seats in JS

Quader speaking to reporters at the Election Commission (EC) on 18 Feb. Photo: TBS

AL not concerned about BNP as its movement failed: Quader

AL finalises 48 candidates for reserved seat elections

Emblem of Bangladesh Awami League

AL Nomination Board to sit tomorrow to finalise candidates for reserved women's seats

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected

Voting to reserved seats for women on 14 March

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. File Photo: TBS

Tested-dedicated leaders to be prioritised for reserved women's seats: Quader