Shaheen Anam

Rural women are the frontline warriors against climate change

It is time to remove all discrimination against women and treat them as equal partners in the fight against climate change.

1m ago

Why recognising unpaid care work is important

A number of important studies related to unpaid care work have been carried out in the last few years.

5m ago

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.

2y 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.

2y 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