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Left-leaning organisations suspend mass procession, hold short rally

BNP forms cell to address violence against women, children

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has formed a legal and health support cell across its 84 organisational political districts to document and address cases of violence against women and children, including torture, rape and murder.

‘If you do well, opportunities will come’

Jannatul Ferdus Sumona was called up in the Bangladesh Women squad for the forthcoming ODI World Cup Qualifier, following her impressive performance in the Dhaka Premier League for the Sheltech Cricket Academy—who emerged...

Motherhood causes 26pc career break: study

Twenty-six per cent of women who take a career break do so for motherhood, according to BRAC, which analysed the profiles of 1,100 women under its Bridge Returnship Programme for women professionals...

Protesters sued, anti-rape protests on

A case was filed against anti-rape protesters on Tuesday night as protests against rape and other forms of violence against women continued for the fifth day in a row on Wednesday in Dhaka and elsewhere across the country, demanding capital punishment for rapists...

WOMEN’S WC QUALIFIER: Murshida axed from Bangladesh squad 

Opener Murshida Khatun has been axed from the Bangladesh squad for the forthcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier, which was announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday...

Sheltech finish as unbeaten champions

Newly crowned champions Sheltech Cricket Academy finished their Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League campaign undefeated as they beat BKSP by eight wickets in their last match at the Bashundhara Sports Complex on Wednesday...

No alternative to democratic reforms of police force

THE way the police have relied on violence to disperse an anti-rape march towards the residence of the chief adviser demanding a more decisive role in ending violence against women is a shocking reminder of the role that the police played during the July uprising. The anti-rape march was one of many protests taking place over the rape of a child in Magura, fighting for life...

Women’s family, social status must be ensured: seminar

Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Monday said that to eliminate discrimination against women, women’s work must be recognised and women’s family and social status must be ensured...

Suspended SP assaults journalists on Natore court premises

Suspended superintendent of police SM Fazlul Haque assaulted several video journalists on the premises of a Natore court on Tuesday...

Kabaddi Fed gets financial boost

Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation got a financial boost of Tk 25 lakh following the men’s and women’s national teams’ recent success as the ministry of youth and sports accorded a reception to the national women’s team at the National Sports Council...

Police introduces hotline to stem violence against women

Bangladesh Police on Monday launched a hotline at the headquarters in Dhaka to promptly address incidents of violence against women...

Anti-rape protests spread across Bangladesh

Protests against rape spread across the country on Sunday demanding capital punishment for perpetrators and safety for women.

Sheltech clinch title with 7th straight win

Sheltech Cricket Academy clinched the title of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League after beating Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Shamity by four wickets at the ULAB Ground on Sunday. 

Cultural activists observe International Women’s Day

Different cultural organisations and activists observed the International Women’s Day organising programmes on online platforms and at different venues in Dhaka on Saturday.

Women’s participation in economy stressed

Speakers at a webinar today said that in order to eliminate gender disparity, it is imperative to focus particularly on boosting women’s participation in the economic sector...

Teaching people to think for themselves

FEW things make me happier than the opportunity to work with university students, particularly women, encouraging them to think in new ways and to be more confident in expressing their views. Over the years, they have given me feedback that has stunned me. Recently an intern commented that while at her prestigious university the students give many...

DU teachers, students protest at violence, harassment against women

Teachers and students of different departments of Dhaka University protested against on-going violence and harassment against women across the country staging demonstrations on the university premises on Sunday.

Law to be amended to complete probe in rape cases in 15 days, trial in 90 days

Law adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said that the government took decision to amend concerned law to ensure quick trial in rape case...

Int’l Women’s Day observed with call to end rape, sexual harassemnt

Bangladesh celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday amid incidents of rape, sexual harassment and mob attacks on women and a rising voice of protests and demand for women’s safety.

Women’s safety cannot be ensured with debatable law: NCP

National Citizen Party senior joint convener Samanta Shermeen said on Saturday that women’s rights and safety could not be ensured with any debatable law.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Huawei holds health awareness session for female employees

In observance of International Women’s Day, Huawei organised a medical awareness session for its female employees at Huawei South Asia representative office in Dhaka on Saturday.

Biman operates all women flight

Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Saturday operated a special flight to be conducted by all women staff including pilots and cabin crews on International Women’s Day.

IFIC Bank Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025

IFIC Bank PLC celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 with a special event held at IFIC Tower on Thursday, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace.

BNP expresses concern over growing violence against women

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in harassment and violence against women, urging the government to take immediate action to prevent the rise of extremism...

Yunus calls for resisting anti-women forces together

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that the mentality of looking down on women in society must be changed.

Int’l Women’s Day today

Bangladesh observes International Women’s Day today, along with the rest of the world, amid incidents of rape, harassment and violence against women and mob attacks on women in the country.

End to violence against women in Bangladesh not in sight

The country has yet to see any let-up in the violence against women perpetuating in diverse forms through a culture of impunity, delayed justice dispensation and deeply embedded discriminatory social psyche, rights activists observe.

Women in Bangladesh neglected in political leadership

Women’s representation in leadership positions in the country’s political parties — both old and newly formed ones — remains negligible, reflecting structural barriers to women’s inclusion in politics.

Joty leads Sheltech to six consecutive wins

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty smashed 102 off 115 balls as Sheltech Cricket Academy thrashed Kalabagan Krira Chakra by 126 runs to get back on top of the table in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League at the Bashundhara Sports Complex on Friday.