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Int'l Women's Day today-

International Women's Day (IWD) will be observed across the country today (Sunday). The day is being observed with renewed calls for greater participation of women from the labour force to parliament and stronger measures to reduce violence against women.In 1975, the United Nations declared the year as International Women's Year....

Women's participation shrinking across key sectors amid structural barriers

For decades, women have been central to Bangladesh's economic and social transformation, from powering the garment industry to seeking jobs abroad and entering politics.Yet recent data suggest that women's presence across several of these key sectors has been steadily shrinking.Experts say a combination of workplace pressures, technological change, family responsibilities...

Khaleda Zia named for 'Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy' award

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs will confer the 'Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy (Gonotantra er Ogrojatray Sreshtho Odommo Nari)' award on Begum Khaleda Zia.It will be given to her under the Indomitable Women Award programme marking International Women's Day 2026.The award will be handed over at a...

Speakers urge higher budget for women's safety, skills, jobs

FE REPORTSpeakers at a discussion on Saturday called for increasing national budgetary allocations, expanding access to technology, and ensuring effective law enforcement to enhance women's safety, skills development and employment opportunities.They also demanded easier loan facilities, workplace safety and social protection for women, placing a set of 10 demands ahead...

Govt plans to strengthen zakat system for poverty alleviation: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that the government has taken steps to make the zakat management system more effective and targeted, noting that zakat can play an important role in poverty alleviation if it is distributed in a planned and organised way, reports UNB."Zakat is one of the...

India reaffirms support for democratic, stable BD

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma today said New Delhi always supported and would continue to support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh as he hosted an Iftar reception joined by government leaders and distinguished citizens,reports BSS. "India has always supported - and will continue to support...

Govt, JICA meet to break MRT-1 deadlock

The government is set to hold a crucial meeting with Japanese development partner to try to resolve a long-running dispute that has stalled work on Bangladesh's first underground metro rail line. Officials hope the talks will clear a path for construction of the MRT-1 line between Airport and Kamalapur after...