Women’s Rights
Civil Society Calls for a Women-Friendly Environment in BD Political Parties
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The active participation and leadership of women in politics are prerequisites for establishing a truly democratic and just society. However, current realities suggest that despite having legal frameworks, a lack of implementation and structural discrimination…
Direct Elections and Proposal for Increased Seats: A New Horizon for Women in Bangladesh Politics
by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Discussions have commenced regarding the potential increase of reserved seats for women in Bangladesh’s National Parliament to 100, aiming to ensure effective participation and empowerment. Simultaneously, a proposal has been put forward for ‘direct elections’…
New Horizons of Equality: Youth Voices Champion Women’s Rights at Dhaka University
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The core theme of International Women’s Day 2026 was Rights, Justice, and Action.’ In alignment with this goal, a vibrant dialogue organized at the British Council in Dhaka showcased the dreams of Bangladesh’s youth- a…
Urgent Call for State Investment and Safety in Politics
Lowest Female Participation in 25 Years of Bangladesh Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, a disturbing picture of women’s position in Bangladesh’s politics and society has emerged. In the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election, the rate of female candidates…
Women in Humanitarian Movements: The July Mass Uprising and Their Current Standing
by Rita Bhowmick, Dhaka Bureau, edited by Sharmin Rahman & Sheikh Arif (panel editor of Pressenza Dhaka Bureau) Women from all walks of life have historically played a crucial role in humanitarian movements, whether political, social, educational, or cultural. Their…
DRU Unveils ‘Kanthaswar’ and Holds Discussion
Rozina Rozi (Dhaka Bureau): To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Financial Institutions Division Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Nazma Mobarek, unveiled the special publication ‘Kanthaswar’ of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The unveiling ceremony, discussion meeting, and cake-cutting…
A Forum on “Manifesting Power in Class and Gender Struggle: From Insurrectas to Feministas, and then back again”
Marking the 118th years of service of La Proteccion de La Infancia Inc. February 22, 2025. This month, La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. (LPI) marks its 118th year as the Philippines’ longest-serving registered non-profit corporation. La Proteccion began in…
Dirty Dancing: Assaults in the Berlin dance scene
The Berlin couple-dancing scene is an integral part of Berlin’s nightlife. Thursdays and Sundays at Berlin’s Soda Club (located at Kulturbrauerei), where you can dance pairwise on 5 different floors (Kizomba, Salsa Cubana, Mambo, Bachata, Zouk), are quite simply an…
RSS Extends Support to Sandeshkhali Victim Women
Guwahati: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Swayamsevaks and the Sangh-inspired organizations support the victim women of Sandeshkhali (West Bengal) in their movement for justice. During a press briefing at Nagpur (Maharashtra) on Sunday, RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale also mentioned the recent meeting…
Another Drive Against Child-Marriages in Assam Expected
Guwahati: The Assam government in Northeast India, which earned national and international media headlines with the crackdown on child marriages in February, is going to relaunch the drive across the State. Addressing the fourth SP (superintendent of police) conference at…
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