Gender equality

Gender equality

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Bangladesh plans global platform against women's digital harassment: Shama

"Whoever I speak to, women in every country face the same problem, although its extent may vary," Shama said.

People carry a large rainbow flag, as they take part in the 2022 Pride Parade in London, Britain July 2, 2022. Photo: REUTERS

UK moves to criminalise gender and sexuality conversion therapies

Experts participate in a roundtable titled “Gender-Sensetive Agendas in Politics” held at The Business Standard conference room in Dhaka’s Eskaton on 5 February 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Gender-sensitive agendas and political representation in Bangladesh's electoral politics

Children play chess during the ‘Khelar Daak’ inclusive sports programme in Dhaka. Photo : Courtesy

Women Sports Federation organises ‘Khelar Daak’ to promote gender equality

Youngone Corp. Chair Sung Ki-hak poses for a photo after receiving the award at the 2025 WCD Visionary Awards on Oct. 6 in Chicago, the US. (Youngone/ Kang Hyung-won)

Youngone wins WCD Emerging Leadership Award

The day featured poster presentations, a cultural programme in Karnaphuli Hall, and concluded with an award-giving ceremony celebrating contributions to environmental research and action. Photo: TBS

AUW kicks off International Climate Conference in Ctg

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IFC, global partners 'Ring the Bell' at Dhaka Stock Exchange to advance gender equality

Although laws exist to protect women, their enforcement is often inconsistent and weak. Photo: TBS

Breaking the silence: Ensuring safety and justice for women

Women worldwide are overrepresented in insecure, low-wage jobs, dominating essential yet underpaid sectors like garment manufacturing, domestic labor, retail, and caregiving.

Breaking the chains: How women are still held back by inequalities

The European Union and UN Women sign a partnership agreement at the EU office in Dhaka on 21 January 2025. Photo: UN Women

EU, UN Women sign €4.8m deal to advance gender equality in Bangladesh

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Speakers call for action to accelerate gender equality at work

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Australia reiterates commitment to advancing gender equality

Experts and stakeholders discuss women's role in climate recovery and the issue of their unrecognised contributions at a roundtable jointly organised by TBS, Manusher Jonno Foundation and Sweden Sverige recently in Eskaton Garden, Dhaka. Photos: Rajib Dhar

Call for Finance: Achieving Gender Equality in Climate Action Bangladesh