Gender equality in Bangladesh

16 Days of Activism / Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

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.

Beyond the pages / Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?

Shaping futures: Women's rise in Bangladesh's higher education

When I joined IUB in 2021, merely 38 percent of its student body comprised of women.

We must break the glass ceiling, for our own sake

We need to challenge the persistent biases against women in workplace

Opinion / A glimpse into the crazy, irrational mind of a woman

Women are crazy because they set the bar ridiculously high for themselves, with no thought of self-preservation.

Opinion / The never-ending hostility against female students

What was intended to be a sanctuary for empowerment has morphed into a harrowing ordeal for many female students

Are feminists asking for 'too much'?

Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.

How empowered are women in Bangladesh?

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

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

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.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Shaping futures: Women's rise in Bangladesh's higher education

When I joined IUB in 2021, merely 38 percent of its student body comprised of women.

March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024

We must break the glass ceiling, for our own sake

We need to challenge the persistent biases against women in workplace

March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024

A glimpse into the crazy, irrational mind of a woman

Women are crazy because they set the bar ridiculously high for themselves, with no thought of self-preservation.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

The never-ending hostility against female students

What was intended to be a sanctuary for empowerment has morphed into a harrowing ordeal for many female students

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Are feminists asking for 'too much'?

Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.

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.