women
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.
POETRY / In another life, I’d still live as her
I've lived as her;/ I've known my mother’s plight.
#Perspective / Generations through a lens: Changing times for women
The changes Bangladeshi women have witnessed right before their eyes are nothing short of a phenomenon. From the whispered admonitions of the grandmother and the silent struggles of the mother to the bold declarations of the daughter — the journey of women through changing times reflects both continuity and transformation.
#Women Empowerment / Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?
In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the opportunity to use motorbikes daily, certain cultural perceptions and stereotypes are being effectively challenged.
#Women Empowerment / Redefining the professional landscape: Women pioneers in male-dominated industries
In an era where the push for gender equity and inclusivity has become a central theme across various sectors, Star Lifestyle brings forth the stories of four incredible women, who are thriving in fields traditionally dominated by men. Their journeys inspire not only women but also societies to strive towards inclusivity, equity, and recognition of talent beyond gender constraints.
Leave it up to women to choose
A woman can and should have the choice to do whatever she wants.
Countries can’t move forward if half of citizens are held back
If you were to compete in a running race, would you tie, shorten, or burden one of your legs? No, of course not. You would surely lose. Economies will also lose the development race if they don’t allow their women, virtually half their population, have the same rights as men do.
A blueprint from India for women's economic empowerment
The extraordinary success of women’s self-help groups in India represents one of the best-case outcomes.
Her footwear for winter
The weather is changing. The dipping temperature demands a change in what we wear, be it clothes or shoes. If you have been wearing sandals and open-toed shoes during the warmer months, now is the time to wear footwear that cover your feet a little more.
Scotland Women's national team take legal action over equal pay
Scotland Women's national team have taken legal action against the Scottish Football Association as they fight for equal pay.
'Women and Work in South Asia' explores feminism through a South Asian lens
Anasua Basu Ray Chaudhary’s chapter on the trafficking of women, with a focus on India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, teases out the differences in the lived experiences of the Adivasi, Dalit, and other marginalised women.
Coatee: How will you wear it?
The coatee is a unisex fashion wear that has come into its own, years after it was worn as a necessity to keep out the cold. Finding its origins in the hilly regions of India, where people donned the first coatee, the garment has since then evolved to suit the needs and styles of people around the world. The garment can be casual and fun, or formal and dressy, depending on what version of it one picks. Whatever the style, a coatee is never, ever, boring!
Petite fashion: Tips and tricks
Petite fashion in Dhaka can be aptly termed as the shortest horror story ever, pun intended. Options are either not there or are very selectively available. As a result, a slight framed woman has to spend a lot of time and money either looking for trendy things in her size, or altering regular sized clothing to her desired length. Thankfully however, fashion experts have a handful of tips and tricks that can save the day and even steal the show, when used effectively.
Aura from 6 Yards Story — Gender neutral jewellery for all
Almost coming full circle, jewellery designers are now blurring lines between masculine and feminine pieces, designing baubles that have no motive other than to adorn their wearers. One such jewellery designer, Lora Khan, from 6 Yards Story, has made space for male customers in her new collection, Aura. The seed for this idea was planted by one of her friends who sensed a gap in the market for jewellery that men could wear. After much deliberation, Lora decided to present genderless jewellery to her customers.
Crazy about kurtis!
To beat the summer heat in style, kurtis are a real godsend! A cross between kameez and shirt, kurtis can be anything you want and more. Our eternal love affair with kurtis is one for the books, and as a tribute to the comfort and joy they bring in our lives every day while making us look effortlessly stylish, let us rejoice in the countless ways we can fashion them!