“We believe that if we want to do something for the society we must go out of our home,” Dr Sakia. Four young girls are travelling on scooters throughout the country … Read More »

PRB (Population Reference Bureau), a non-profit organisation which has its headquarters in Washington DC is looking for 12-14 senior women journalists from South Asia, including Bangladesh, to participate in its Women’s … Read More »

Two women were raped in separate incidents in Narayanganj and Satkhira. A speech impaired woman, 40, was raped in Narayanganj by a local youth, Hridoy, 22. The sub-inspector of Siddhirganj Police … Read More »

According to findings by ‘We Can Foundation’, an alliance of civil society members and organisations, there were 1,441 incidents of violence against women and children in the country last year. Out … Read More »

Menopause is a condition that women experience at the age between 45-55. It refers to the time when women permanently stop menstruating, which means that her reproductive system will no longer … Read More »

Four men took advantage of a situation when a woman’s husband, a mason, was in jail, by raping the woman, a mother of three, on Friday (January 18). The 29-year-old filed … Read More »

This year 60% students (10,223) admitted to public and private medical colleges are females, according to the Directorate of General Health Services. A large number of female students entered and graduated … Read More »

Here comes a chance for all the young women who are empowering girls through sports to receive: A grant (£5000-£7000 or $/€ equivalent for your non-profit organization) Nike products for the … Read More »

The Daily Star and IPDC Finance together are going to recognise and award the exceptional women change makers from the grassroots of Bangladesh for their hard work and contribution in the … Read More »

Incidents of girls being stalked and attacked by men are still occurring. In a recent incident, a girl from class X was allegedly hacked by a stalker in Jhautala area of … Read More »