A few years ago, I became interested in the claims in the economic literature that gender equality promotes economic growth.

Virginia Woolf once wrote that women need a room of their own in order to be able to create; I see now that I never demanded mine.

It is estimated that closing the gender gap will add nearly $7 trillion to the global economy.

Given the election results, one could assume that the female voters have registered a clear electoral message. They do not want to retreat into the margins of civic life. And why should they?

Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about recognising women’s accomplishments and reflecting on progress towards achieving gender equality.

Justice must not be a distant promise; it must be something every woman and girl can rely on in her daily life.

Over 1,200 BRIDGE Returnship applicants also indicated leaving jobs due to unfavourable workplaces, higher education, and social pressure

I’ve always been fascinated by what stories can tell us about the inner lives (what men like to call the private sphere) of women throughout history.

Innovative filmmaker Raka Noshin Nower transforms Studio Yellow Something Limited into a creative hub. From Applebox Films to the Busan Asian Film School, her journey empowers Bangladeshi cinema through diverse perspectives and professional producing fellowship expertise.

Empower your resilience by following Noshin Knight, a courageous colon cancer survivor in Dhaka who transitioned from genetic engineering to mastering Muay Thai. Her disciplined journey proves that physical strength and professional fitness coaching redefine existence.

Maududi treats normal gender interaction as dangerous, placing the burden on women to withdraw while excusing men from responsibility.

Why women’s participation in public life cannot be conditional or negotiable

Lessons in Chemistry is a powerful read for anyone who feels alone in a male-dominated world. For those who have been vilified for having a voice, dignity, and the courage to exist unapologetically in a world that resists change, this novel proves galvanising.

We wanted Edesh-Ekal to say something to all citizens and at the same time to maintain a strong focus on women and their problems

Domestic violence in Bangladesh leaves girls with lasting trauma, weak legal protection, and harmful cultural pressures, revealing systemic failures that endanger children and mothers while highlighting urgent needs for enforcement reform, community responsibility, and support.

Leesa Gazi, Bangladesh’s Oscar-nominated filmmaker, continues amplifying silenced women’s voices through storytelling that spans theatre, film, and literature. Her works like Birangona and A House Named Shahana reclaim erased histories, celebrating women’s resilience, resistance, and power across generations.

About 34 kilometres southeast of Cox’s Bazar, the sprawling Rohingya camps in Ukhiya stretch across hills and valleys, their bamboo walls and tarpaulin roofs forming temporary shelters crowded with people and stories too often left untold.

In Bangladesh, marriage traditions often reinforce gender roles, but the story “Qubool?” highlights a bride’s witty negotiation of equality through the nikah-nama, urging women to exercise their right to customize marriage contracts for empowerment and fairness.

Female fitness instructors in Dhaka are transforming wellness by challenging norms, empowering women through strength training, and promoting accessible, holistic health. Their rise signals a growing, inclusive fitness culture reshaping the city's perception of health.

There are three major aspects of women’s empowerment—social, political and economic.