Women Empowerment in Bangladesh

How empowered are women in Bangladesh?

Do men and women in Bangladesh want to maintain the status quo of gender roles in society?

Gender equality is the investment we need to make

It is evident we are doing even worse than we realised on gender equality.

#Perspective / Supporting your spouse in her career

Working women face these issues more often than others and as her partner, it is your duty to support her.

#Perspective / Women on Wheel empowering women in Bangladesh's automotive scene

Women on Wheel Bangladesh is a community of exceedingly motivated and driven women who want to change the very culture and perception of women drivers in Bangladesh. They are a superb movement that combines empowerment, skill-building, community bonding and creating an inclusive atmosphere for women.

Runa Khan: Touching lives through Friendship

Runa Khan, the founder and executive director of the charity Friendship, has had a profound effect on the lives of innumerable people and families in Bangladesh. Runa Khan's extensive practical expertise in teaching, starting small companies, tourism, and communication, among other things, served as the foundation for friendship.

Using innovation and technology for gender equality

Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Why every woman must ask for more

Every Women’s Day, I suffer from this ambivalent feeling of euphoria and despair.

#Perspective / I am a woman and I can’t do it all

It is true that women have broken glass ceilings and gone on to lead exceedingly fulfilling family lives as well and no one argues that they cannot.

The Daily Star and UNDP jointly organised Nirbhoya for the third time to recognise six exemplary women

Women who remarkably contributed to the digital space despite societal obstacles.

September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023

How empowered are women in Bangladesh?

Do men and women in Bangladesh want to maintain the status quo of gender roles in society?

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Gender equality is the investment we need to make

It is evident we are doing even worse than we realised on gender equality.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Supporting your spouse in her career

Working women face these issues more often than others and as her partner, it is your duty to support her.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Women on Wheel empowering women in Bangladesh's automotive scene

Women on Wheel Bangladesh is a community of exceedingly motivated and driven women who want to change the very culture and perception of women drivers in Bangladesh. They are a superb movement that combines empowerment, skill-building, community bonding and creating an inclusive atmosphere for women.

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Runa Khan: Touching lives through Friendship

Runa Khan, the founder and executive director of the charity Friendship, has had a profound effect on the lives of innumerable people and families in Bangladesh. Runa Khan's extensive practical expertise in teaching, starting small companies, tourism, and communication, among other things, served as the foundation for friendship.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Using innovation and technology for gender equality

Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Why every woman must ask for more

Every Women’s Day, I suffer from this ambivalent feeling of euphoria and despair.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

I am a woman and I can’t do it all

It is true that women have broken glass ceilings and gone on to lead exceedingly fulfilling family lives as well and no one argues that they cannot.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

The Daily Star and UNDP jointly organised Nirbhoya for the third time to recognise six exemplary women

Women who remarkably contributed to the digital space despite societal obstacles.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Nora Fatehi's appearance at Dhaka event hits new snag

The participation of Bollywood artiste Nora Fatehi at an event in Dhaka has hit a new snag.

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