women empowerment

women empowerment

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman delivering the national statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York yesterday (17 March). Photo: UNB

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to gender equality, women empowerment at UN

The foreign minister also highlighted the significant contributions of Bangladeshi women to UN peacekeeping missions

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain speaks during an event on 9 March 2026. Photo: TBS

BNP has always worked for women's empowerment: AZM Zahid

Illustration: TBS

Women entrepreneurs need respectful, business-friendly environment: Experts

Speakers and participants pose for a photo at an event organised by Badabon Sangha at the Chhayanaut auditorium in the capital today. 8 March 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Fight for rights not over, women must move forward with courage: Shireen Haque

Photo: Collected

German embassy reaffirms commitment to women's rights on Women's Day

Women’s Day Illustration: TBS

'Give to Gain' echoes International Women's Day 2026

Dr Zubaida Rahman today speaking at an Iftar event arranged by the Ziaur Rahman Foundation at its Gulshan office in the capital. 27 February 2026. Photo: Courtesy.

Dr Zubaida calls for women's empowerment for self-reliance

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Women must be involved in deciding what they want: Experts

Dr Fahmida Khatun Executive director, CPD

Women's empowerment impossible without inclusion in mainstream economy: Fahmida Khatun

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses a policy summit at a hotel in Dhaka on 20 January 2026. Photo: TBS

Shafiqur unveils Jamaat's political and economic roadmap, promises future built on 'insaf'

Can women thrive amid rising religious and social conservatism?

Can women thrive amid rising religious and social conservatism?

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