women's representation

women's representation

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Women's representation rises across bank positions, but remains low at senior levels

According to the report, the 61 scheduled banks had a total workforce of 2,17,818 employees at the end of January-June 2026.

Experts participate in a citizens’ dialogue on “Priority of all people in politics and governance”, jointly organised by Democracy International and The Business Standard, at the TBS conference room on Sunday, 18 January 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Citizens call for greater representation of women, marginalised groups in politics

A group called the Forum for Women’s Political Rights holds a press briefing at Dhaka Reporters Unity today, 31 August 2025. Photo: TBS

Forum calls for direct polls in 100 reserved seats, 33% women candidates in parties

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. File Photo: Collected

Despite note of dissent, decision taken on women's representation in parliament: Ali Riaz

Representational image of voting in Bangladesh. File photo: Collected

Rethinking women's political representation in Bangladesh