Saudia Afrin is an environmentalist and a former journalist at The Daily Star.
Despite growing participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers that limit the scale and scope of their business ventures.
In the middle of Farmgate’s frantic rush, where buses roar and buildings crowd the sky, a quiet miracle unfolds each day.
When women hold families together through crises, manage budgets on shoestrings, and put others’ needs first, who protects them?
Shoppers are eagerly splurging on new outfits and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. As Eid-ul-Fitr—the most significant religious festival—draws near, sales of lifestyle products are surging, driven by heightened consumer demand.
The traditional production of clay-burned red bricks is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Bangladesh, leading to the annual loss of 1% of the country’s agricultural land.
Rajshahi, known by many names—The Clean City, The City of Mangoes, The City of Silk, and The City of Education—has a rich history as an administrative center.
A secure environment, well-maintained surroundings, and proximity to key locations are now essential considerations in real estate development.
Women in Bangladesh have made significant strides in education, employment, and leadership, yet full equality remains out of reach. Despite progress, challenges such as wage disparities, underrepresentation in decision-making, and gender-based violence persist.
Despite growing participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers that limit the scale and scope of their business ventures.
In the middle of Farmgate’s frantic rush, where buses roar and buildings crowd the sky, a quiet miracle unfolds each day.
When women hold families together through crises, manage budgets on shoestrings, and put others’ needs first, who protects them?
Shoppers are eagerly splurging on new outfits and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. As Eid-ul-Fitr—the most significant religious festival—draws near, sales of lifestyle products are surging, driven by heightened consumer demand.
A secure environment, well-maintained surroundings, and proximity to key locations are now essential considerations in real estate development.
Rajshahi, known by many names—The Clean City, The City of Mangoes, The City of Silk, and The City of Education—has a rich history as an administrative center.
The traditional production of clay-burned red bricks is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Bangladesh, leading to the annual loss of 1% of the country’s agricultural land.
Women in Bangladesh have made significant strides in education, employment, and leadership, yet full equality remains out of reach. Despite progress, challenges such as wage disparities, underrepresentation in decision-making, and gender-based violence persist.
As climate change accelerates, Bangladesh faces worsening threats from cyclones, floods, and rising sea levels, displacing millions and straining existing infrastructure.
The Daily Star (TDS): After August 5, women and female coordinators of the movement appear to have gradually become less visible in initiatives and discussions. This raises an important question: can the discourse on state reforms truly represent the approximately 51% of Bangladesh’s population who are women, particularly in state-building and equitable resource distribution?