Our one and only Zafrullah Bhai
A true patriot, he not only played a key role in the birth of Bangladesh, but devoted his life to make the dream of our independence a reality.
1y ago
A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment
Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.
1y ago
How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?
In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.
1y ago
The courage and strength within
Mrs Musleha Islam, known to many as Bucchu Apa, Khala, Nani, and Dadi, was born in an Urdu-speaking family in Kolkata.
1y ago
Anti-Discrimination Bill 2022: Can it give hope for a just society?
The much-awaited Anti-Discrimination Bill, 2022 was placed in parliament on April 5 by Law Minister Anisul Huq, which was then sent to the Parliamentary
2y ago
Children are to be nurtured, not tortured
Many societies have their own sources of shame. Genital mutilation, honour killing, sexual abuse of children in religious institutions—there are many such practices that go against all norms of a civilised and humane society.
2y ago
How much have we done to end violence against women?
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which began on November 25, is ending today.
2y ago
Child brides are still children, and they need our help
Shorolika Parveen from Kurigram dreamt of playing in the national football team someday and had even received a best player award from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
2y ago
April 12, 2023
Our one and only Zafrullah Bhai
A true patriot, he not only played a key role in the birth of Bangladesh, but devoted his life to make the dream of our independence a reality.
April 5, 2023
A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment
Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.
November 26, 2022
How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?
In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.
August 5, 2022
The courage and strength within
Mrs Musleha Islam, known to many as Bucchu Apa, Khala, Nani, and Dadi, was born in an Urdu-speaking family in Kolkata.
April 23, 2022
Anti-Discrimination Bill 2022: Can it give hope for a just society?
The much-awaited Anti-Discrimination Bill, 2022 was placed in parliament on April 5 by Law Minister Anisul Huq, which was then sent to the Parliamentary
February 3, 2022
Children are to be nurtured, not tortured
Many societies have their own sources of shame. Genital mutilation, honour killing, sexual abuse of children in religious institutions—there are many such practices that go against all norms of a civilised and humane society.
December 10, 2021
How much have we done to end violence against women?
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which began on November 25, is ending today.
November 11, 2021
Child brides are still children, and they need our help
Shorolika Parveen from Kurigram dreamt of playing in the national football team someday and had even received a best player award from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
October 16, 2021
Let our rural women rise and claim their rights
Out of a population of over 160 million in Bangladesh, approximately 107 million people live in rural areas. Of them, at least 50 million are women and girls.
March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day: Recognising their invaluable role in society
This year, the theme of International women’s Day is “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future for Covid-19 World”.
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