women employment

Why women risk losing out in shift to green jobs

Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive

Economic output may expand 29% if more women employed: WB

Bangladesh could increase its output in the manufacturing, service and farming sectors by up to 29 percent simply by bringing more women into the workforce, according to the World Bank.

#Women Empowerment / Diversity & Inclusion: Propelling the wheels of women empowerment

BAT Bangladesh has a platform called ‘Supernova,’ an exclusive programme designed to groom female talents pursuing careers in the field of STEM and facilitate aspiring graduates with the confidence necessary to break the glass ceiling and rise above all societal stereotypes to work their way up. Mentored by women working in leadership positions of BAT Bangladesh, this programme helps female talents to receive proper guidance and get the opportunity to hone their skills for taking big leaps in their careers. 

More chores for women further tilts the gender gap

"My husband says not to look for work too far from home since I have to do the household work as well and asks me to wait." Mita (not her real name) went on to express her frustration by saying, "If this pandemic hadn't arisen, I would have surplus money to spend on my kids, I would've had a job."

‘Women's right to make decisions is paramount'

Cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in different sectors goes back over half a century. This year, the

Stop shaming stay-at-home women

The importance of women having financial independence cannot be overstated. It is the number one reason women stay in an abusive

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Why women risk losing out in shift to green jobs

Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Economic output may expand 29% if more women employed: WB

Bangladesh could increase its output in the manufacturing, service and farming sectors by up to 29 percent simply by bringing more women into the workforce, according to the World Bank.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion: Propelling the wheels of women empowerment

BAT Bangladesh has a platform called ‘Supernova,’ an exclusive programme designed to groom female talents pursuing careers in the field of STEM and facilitate aspiring graduates with the confidence necessary to break the glass ceiling and rise above all societal stereotypes to work their way up. Mentored by women working in leadership positions of BAT Bangladesh, this programme helps female talents to receive proper guidance and get the opportunity to hone their skills for taking big leaps in their careers. 

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

More chores for women further tilts the gender gap

"My husband says not to look for work too far from home since I have to do the household work as well and asks me to wait." Mita (not her real name) went on to express her frustration by saying, "If this pandemic hadn't arisen, I would have surplus money to spend on my kids, I would've had a job."

March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019

‘Women's right to make decisions is paramount'

Cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in different sectors goes back over half a century. This year, the

March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019

Stop shaming stay-at-home women

The importance of women having financial independence cannot be overstated. It is the number one reason women stay in an abusive