In nearly 3,000 stone-crushing plants surrounding Burimari and Sonahat land ports, thousands of women labour alongside men. They put in the same hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. However, a pay disparity persists, as female workers receive Tk 400 while their male counterparts’ earn Tk 500 daily.
Bridge the pay gap, bring agricultural work under labour law
Clearly, deep-rooted biases and stereotypes are at play.
We need to invest in our women and change how we view their participation in sports
Why do female sportspeople have to prove themselves “worthy” of the support their male counterparts can take for granted?
In nearly 3,000 stone-crushing plants surrounding Burimari and Sonahat land ports, thousands of women labour alongside men. They put in the same hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. However, a pay disparity persists, as female workers receive Tk 400 while their male counterparts’ earn Tk 500 daily.
Bridge the pay gap, bring agricultural work under labour law
Clearly, deep-rooted biases and stereotypes are at play.
We need to invest in our women and change how we view their participation in sports
Why do female sportspeople have to prove themselves “worthy” of the support their male counterparts can take for granted?
