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Women workers, students, teachers, cultural workers, and people from various walks of life participate in the “Narir Daake Maitree Jatra” programme at Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka, on Friday, 16 May 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

'Narir Dake Maitree Jatra' declaration calls for equal rights, social dignity

Women workers, students, teachers, cultural workers, professionals, and people from various walks of life have joined the programme with the slogan 'We are for equality'

By linking women’s economic autonomy with political empowerment and legal protections, the commission reframes gender justice as the foundation of national progress. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

Women’s Affairs Reform: A step towards ending gender discrimination but implementation a tall order

Hope and hurdles: Women's empowerment and gender equality in Bangladesh
Thoughts

Hope and hurdles: Women's empowerment and gender equality in Bangladesh

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

It's time to ensure Hindu women’s legal rights in Bangladesh

FILE PHOTO: Women talk at West Kowloon Cultural District near the Victoria Harbour during sunset in Hong Kong, China October 28, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
China

China passes new women's protection law, revamped for first time in decades

Taliban forces use tear gas, gunfire to end women’s rally
South Asia

Taliban forces use tear gas, gunfire to end women’s rally