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.
Bachao: App to prevent sexual assault and rape
The Bachao App was created to help prevent rape, a crime that remains to be constantly on the rise. The Bachao app is an excellent initiative to fulfil this purpose. We should all contribute by registering as volunteer so that if the time comes, we can save someone from something horrible.
A Case for Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products
Safer, more hygienic, sustainable, and reusable.
How to be supportive to a friend on her period
Women have to face lots of problems growing up. Men can help.
Dhaka seventh worst megacity for women
Dhaka has been ranked the seventh worst megacity for women in an international perception poll, conducted by Thomson Reuters
India women Sharma, Raut set record 320-run stand
India's Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut smashed centuries against Ireland and combined in a stand of 320 runs to record the highest partnership in a women's one-day international on Monday.
Women's NCL kicks off today
The 8th Women's National Cricket League begins today in Bogra and Rajshahi.
Basketball body lifts 'hijab ban' during games
Basketball chiefs reversed a controversial ban on professional players wearing headgear Thursday after fierce criticism that the rule undermined diversity by disallowing religious coverings like the Muslim hijab.
Tennis superstar Serena Williams confirms pregnancy
Tennis superstar Serena Williams is pregnant and taking maternity leave through the rest of 2017, expecting to give birth this fall, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday in an announcement that upended a sport the 35-year-old athlete has dominated for the past decade.
Bangladesh female hockey champs epitomize Special Olympics ideal
The people back home would have to wait to hear the biggest news of their children's lives and that of their families, though it was possible the shrieks and cries from pure joy and utter exhaustion may have traveled all the way from Austria to Bangladesh.
Double delight for Soma
It was double delight for Sonom Sultana Soma as the experienced player of Abahani clinched the women's singles title of Federation Cup Table Tennis tournament at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium yesterday.