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
September 16, 2017
What I saw in Ukhia
According to the latest UN report, nearly 400,000 Rohingya refugees have crossed over to Bangladesh. The Rohingya people, living in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, are fleeing their homes they have lived in for 200 hundred years.
March 8, 2017
Against all odds they fight
On this International Women's Day, I want to remember Nasima, Dolly, Shyamoli and all those women who did not allow violence and discrimination to break them, but rather gave them strength to stand up and fight back.
February 27, 2017
Time to value women's work
Zobaida wakes up at 5 am every morning and after her Fajr prayers starts her daily chores. Breakfast has to be prepared, children woken up...
July 5, 2016
A nightmare recurs
Faraaz refused to leave his friends to die and by doing so showed us that there is still hope left in this country.
June 8, 2016
The Silent Doer
It is hard to believe that Fahim is no more; it seems like a bad dream from which we will wake up to see his ever smiling, jovial and pleasant face, cracking a joke or pulling somebody's leg.
February 4, 2016
Women's work: Unrecognised and undervalued
Conventionally, work is defined as any activity undertaken in lieu of remuneration. The value of work is determined by the level of remuneration. Therefore, any work undertaken without remuneration is considered non-valuable and non-work. On the other hand,any work done outside, such as office, factory, fieldis considered more valuable then work done at home. The conclusion therefore is, men work outside, get remuneration so their work is valuable. Women work at home, get no remuneration, therefore their work is considered non-work having no or little value.
October 23, 2015
Rural Women: Holding up half the sky
October 15 was the International Rural Women Day. The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on October 15, 2008.
February 27, 2015
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February 6, 2015
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