Maheen Sultan

Maheen Sultan, Member Naripokkho and Team Leader, Shojag Coalition. Contact email: naripokkho@gmail.com

Why is sexual harassment at workplaces still the norm?

The experience of harassment is prevalent, with women and girls taking various strategies to prevent and cope with it, both at work and during the commute to work.

11m ago

Our gender pay gap is fixable

Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.

1y ago

Let not Rana Plaza fade from public memory

The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.

1y ago

Voicing and challenging workplace sexual harassment in Bangladesh

Workplace sexual harassment is common in Bangladesh. It inhibits  women from entering the labour market and is also a major reason why they drop out of work.

1y ago

BRAC’s steadfast endeavour to break the gender divide

BRAC’s journey is almost as long as Bangladesh’s. It celebrated the 49 years of its founding on March 21, 2021. As a development worker and women’s rights activist,

3y ago

Sexual harassment of RMG workers

Women's participation in the ready-made garments sector, and the importance of this sector to national exports and economic growth has contributed to changed perceptions of women's economic and public role and has provided women themselves with more options.

5y ago
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Why is sexual harassment at workplaces still the norm?

The experience of harassment is prevalent, with women and girls taking various strategies to prevent and cope with it, both at work and during the commute to work.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Our gender pay gap is fixable

Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

Let not Rana Plaza fade from public memory

The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

Voicing and challenging workplace sexual harassment in Bangladesh

Workplace sexual harassment is common in Bangladesh. It inhibits  women from entering the labour market and is also a major reason why they drop out of work.

April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021

BRAC’s steadfast endeavour to break the gender divide

BRAC’s journey is almost as long as Bangladesh’s. It celebrated the 49 years of its founding on March 21, 2021. As a development worker and women’s rights activist,

December 14, 2018
December 14, 2018

Sexual harassment of RMG workers

Women's participation in the ready-made garments sector, and the importance of this sector to national exports and economic growth has contributed to changed perceptions of women's economic and public role and has provided women themselves with more options.