women

The language of oppression against women

In countless homes across this region and beyond, patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised.

Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

#Perspective / The awkward reality of lingerie shopping in Dhaka

As women, we have all been there — the ordeal that is lingerie shopping; wrapped in layers of discomfort, embarrassment, and sometimes downright frustration.

16 Days of Activism / On invisibilised violence

In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.

Unveiling the goddess within

Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.

How our RMG industry empowered women

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.

5 menstruation hygiene reminders

On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about a week. In a lifetime, a woman menstruates for about seven years. People would assume we should get used to our regular monthly visitors by the first few years. No matter how uncomfortable these customary visits are, we must remember to properly care for our menstrual hygiene.

Junior women's hockey team secure maiden Asia Cup berth

Bangladesh have booked a place in Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey for the first time following a 10-1 win against Indonesia in the Women’s Under-21 AHF Cup today.

Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption

Women in Bangladesh are lagging behind men in both mobile ownership and mobile internet adoption, with gender gaps of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively, representing a significant disparity in digital access, according to a global report.

September 3, 2016
September 3, 2016

BD women off to Ireland

Bangladesh national women's cricket team leave for Ireland early on Friday morning to play two T20 Internationals and two ODIs.

August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016

'We can win all the games'

A confident Jahanara Alam expects Bangladesh's women's cricket team to win both the ODI and T20I series against Ireland in September.

August 27, 2016
August 27, 2016

BD girls defeat Iran

The Bangladesh Under-16 girls team decimate group favourites Iran 3-0 in their Group C Qualifiers of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship.

August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016

Kyrgyzstan arrive

Kyrgyzstan became the first to arrive here yesterday to take part in the AFC Under-16 Women's Championship Qualifiers which will get underway at the Bangabandhu National Stadium from Saturday.

August 23, 2016
August 23, 2016

U-16s gearing up for the next step

Having lifted back-to-back AFC U-14 Women's Regional Championship titles, Bangladesh now have the ambition of qualifying

August 22, 2016
August 22, 2016

Rio Olympics: Groundbreaking games for women

From the dizzying gymnastics heights of African-American Simone Biles to Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik and Brazilian golden girl Rafaela Silva in judo -- Rio proves a groundbreaking Games for women.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

22 called up for Tigresses 'camp

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called up 22 players for the Bangladesh women's cricket team's preliminary camp for the tour of Ireland. The camp kicks off today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016

Brazil, USA reach last 8

United States keep their quest for a fourth straight women's football gold on track when captain Carli Lloyd ensures a 1-0 victory over France to qualify for the quarterfinals.

July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016

US Open increases prize money

The 2016 US Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, will dish out a record $46.3 million in prize money, including $3.5 million for the men's and women's singles champions.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

Spain start treble bid under sex-scandal cloud

Defending champions Spain kick off their Euro 2016 against the Czech Republic on Monday, bidding for a third straight European crown, under a sex scandal cloud.