Bangladesh women in STEM
‘Science has to be for the masses’
Prof Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury is one of two Bangladeshis who were recently named among the top 100 Asian scientists. In an interview with Abida Rahman Chowdhury of The Daily Star, she talks about her current projects, the scope of Bangladesh's policies and why they do not work, and how to encourage more women to take up STEM.
Digital divide: The new face of gender inequality
With the converging crises of climate change, costs of living, conflicts, and the Covid pandemic, we are witnessing a reversal in gender equality gains.
Using innovation and technology for gender equality
Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.
‘Science has to be for the masses’
Prof Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury is one of two Bangladeshis who were recently named among the top 100 Asian scientists. In an interview with Abida Rahman Chowdhury of The Daily Star, she talks about her current projects, the scope of Bangladesh's policies and why they do not work, and how to encourage more women to take up STEM.
Digital divide: The new face of gender inequality
With the converging crises of climate change, costs of living, conflicts, and the Covid pandemic, we are witnessing a reversal in gender equality gains.
Using innovation and technology for gender equality
Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.