Purny Ayman made history as the first Bangladeshi woman in international motorsport, finishing fourth in UAE’s Time Attack. Her inspiring journey blends passion, virtual training, and perseverance, breaking barriers for women in global racing culture.
Female entrepreneurs redefine Eid with unique fashion, food, and photography ventures. From personalised clothing to homemade treats, their businesses thrive through passion and resilience, proving that Eid success is about creativity, impact, and meaningful customer connections.
For the first time, a Bangladeshi architecture has earned a place on the list of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2025. The Zebun Nessa Mosque, designed by Saiqa Iqbal Meghna – Director and Partner of Studio Morphogenesis Ltd., who also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at BRAC University – has been recognised for its ground-breaking design. Since the inception of the list in 2018, no Bangladeshi location has ever been featured, until now!
In Bangladesh’s social landscape, certain personalities emerge as examples of strength, vision, and grace. HERSTORY By Aarong pays tribute to these iconic women whose journeys inspire and redefine what it means to lead with purpose. Much like the craftsmanship woven into each HERSTORY piece, their lives reflect a fusion of heritage and modernity, creating legacies that transcend time.
In 2025 Dhaka, heroism is redefined—harassing women earns public praise while real courage is silenced. Morality policing thrives, overshadowing justice. Fear replaces freedom, leaving true heroes unheard as society rewards those enforcing oppression instead of challenging it.
18 female DCs, 158 UNOs, and 14 Secretaries leading the way
Nusrat Karim Tonima set out to launch Chef’s Avenue, she was not just creating another food court — she was creating an opportunity.
For women in Bangladesh and beyond, may Rayana Hossain’s journey serve as a reminder that ambition knows no gender.
Tasnuva Islam’s initiative at Le Méridien Dhaka provides weavers a rent-free platform to sell textiles, merging CSR with ethical commerce. She aims to expand globally, ensuring Bangladeshi craftsmanship gains recognition while preserving traditional weaving heritage.
Are reservations to CEDAW a barrier to gender equality?
To fully harness the benefits of these digital financial services (DFS) to close gaps in gender equality, policymakers must consider the unique challenges women face in accessing formal financial services.
As long as the problems addressed in Sultana’s Dream continue to exist and be relevant, we must uphold Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s work, values, and ideologies
Women’s bodybuilding is on the rise in Bangladesh. Even if we rewind the clock to a few years back, we would hardly find any news that had women and bodybuilding paired together. But despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding and the number of participants in such events are rapidly increasing with each passing event.
The biggest highlight of fencing in Bangladesh was when Fatima Mujib earned the gold medal in the sabre event of the South Asian Games in December, 2019.
In Dhaka, where societal norms often expect women to prioritise family over personal ambition, Fatema stands tall as an awe-inspiring exception. She is not just a fencer, but also a dedicated mother to her 8-year-old daughter.
The way we perceive the word “emotion” through the gendered lens contributes to systematic oppression because it dismisses those who fall under the umbrella of the emotional radar and it is easier to silence their voices as emotional beings because they are often, according to the patriarchal society, deemed as unstable, illogical, or disoriented.
According to pioneer investor, Sallie Krawcheck, investing any amount, even one as nominal as $10 is a promising start.
It concerns me that Tate’s apologists range from impressionable boys in my grade 9 classroom to 30-something-year-old single dads. My own mother calls me a ‘feminist’ with such chagrin in her tone, it begins to feel like a slur.
Without ensuring a strong relationship with banks broadly financial institutions and women empowerment, the process is merely a side walker in a paper-based dream.
