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.

May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022

Himmati Mai: Symbolic protest in response to widespread atrocities against women

Saturday afternoon witnessed a unique performance art at the city’s Shilpakala Academy Grounds, where 70 women across all generations and professions took to the streets for an hour to protest against the escalating abuse against women all over the world including Bangladesh.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Break the taboos around menstruation

Make sanitary napkins affordable and available to all women and girls

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Women nation-builders are modern-day heroes

We must create an enabling environment for all women and girls

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

VR avatar’s sexual assault in Metaverse: What to blame now?

The incident of sexual assault on the virtual avatar of a female Betatester for Meta’s Horizon World might be baffling to some, and difficult to grasp for others, but for many others, it is a simple demonstration of what social scientists and activists have been saying for years. Sexual assault is never a survivor’s fault, only the perpetrators.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Why it’s important to understand menopause

In our country, talking about menopause is considered a stigma.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

Why I buy casual wear from the men’s section

Men’s casual wear has the upper hand in a few areas over women’s casual fashion.

April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022

How women are burdened with holiday responsibilities at home

With Eid in a few days, will things change at all?

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

What women wear

The impacts of clothing restrictions on young women.

March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022

Celebrating women in STEM

Today, we are focusing on women who triumphed against all odds and have changed the world for the better through the field of science.