- Jaya Ahsan condemns killings in Gaza, urges global conscience to awaken
- Chatradal to stand with black cloths tied to faces in protest against Israeli genocide
- Fulham stun Liverpool 3-2, snapping 26-game unbeaten league streak
- Bombs planted to target investigators in enforced disappearance cases: Chief Prosecutor
- Trump's Tariffs: Two Letters to be sent to the US in 48 hrs
- UK Labour MPs denied entry to Israel during West Bank visit
- Gaza genocide: 'No Work, No School' campaign to be observed on Monday
- Emon makes record for fastest half-century as Bangladeshi batters
- Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
- Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
- 61 pro-Awami League lawyers ordered to be sent to jail
- Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
- Record $3.29bn remittance inflow in March
- Small firms, AI lead Europe’s 2024 patent activity, EPO reports
- Shakib under investigation by ACC over corruption allegations
- Severe storms claim 16 lives, including children in US
- LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder
- Sheikh Moinuddin joins as special assistant to road, transport, bridges ministry
- ‘We're hopeful of starting 2nd Tribunal soon’
- IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s improvement: Finance Adviser
We are not underestimating other teams: Sarwar Imran
Bangladesh womens team head coach Sarwar Imran expressed confidence in his teams preparation as Nigar Sultana Joty and her squad departed for Pakistan yesterday (April 3) afternoon to compete in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup Qualifier. Speaking to reporters at Dhaka Airport before their...
Joty confident as Bangladesh gear up for World Cup Qualifiers
Bangladesh womens cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has set her sights on securing a place in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup as her team prepares to depart for Pakistan for the upcoming qualifier tournament. The qualifiers, set to begin on April 9, will determine the final teams for the...
'Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh' honoured with IWOC Award
The Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh have been honored with the 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award for their involvement in the student-people mass uprising on 2024. This announcement was made by the US Department of State on 28 March. The Madeleine Albright Honorary...
Sharmeen seeks stronger global ties to advance gender equality
Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S. Murshid has called for enhanced global cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, reports BSS. She also urged stronger partnerships, increased investments, and renewed commitments to ensure that...
Bangladesh to begin campaign against Thailand
Bangladesh will kick off their ICC Womens Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign against Thailand on April 10 at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. The tournament, running from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, will see six teams competing for two remaining spots in the ICC Womens...
Rizvi blames administrative inaction for rise in rape, violence against women
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that the incidents of rape and violence against women have increased in the country due to the administrations inaction, reports UNB. Why is this situation arising under the current interim government? If the administration had...
Women’s participation in banking sector surges significantly
Bangladeshs financial sector is witnessing a transformation as women make significant strides in banking employment. A recent Bangladesh Bank report shows a 12.90 percent surge in female employment, outpacing the overall growth rate of 5.17 percent, reflecting increasing inclusivity and...
JCD to form human chains nationwide on Monday
The student wing of the BNP, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), is set to form human chains in protest against rising violence, harassment, rape, and online abuse of women, as well as the overall deterioration of law and order and the lack of justice. JCD will form human chains at educational...
Women’s kabaddi team receives bronze medal
The Bangladesh womens kabaddi team received the bronze medal at the prize distribution ceremony of the 6th edition of the Asian Womens Kabaddi Championship, held on Saturday in the Iranian town of Pardis. In addition to the medal, the Bangladesh kabaddi team also received a trophy. Meanwhile,...
New Bangladesh won’t be built if mob justice, rape continue: Selima Rahman
BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman said if the unrest, mob justice, and rape of women cannot be stopped, the dream of building a new Bangladesh free from fascism will not be realized, reports UNB. In the July uprising, our youths brought new independence to the country with their blood....
Salahuddin seeks stricter measures against violence on women, children
BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed said that violence against women and children in Bangladesh has increased at an alarming rate and urged the government to take tougher measures to tackle it, reports UNB. The role of women in the July Uprising has been recognized by the United Nations, all media in...
Iran's women fights for rights as economic crisis deepens
Iranis in a deep economic crisis caused by corruption, mismanagement and international sanctions. And amid thsi crisis, the Iranian women struggling for having rights have eebn seeing a tough time. The above situation was vividely releaved in a report of German media DW. In order to collapse...
Tarique talks about three most important women in his life
This year the International Womens Day is observed and the theme is For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment. Marking this special day, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman spoke about three women who are significant in his life. Marking the day, Mr Tarique shared a message in his...
Women leaders call for collective action to end gender inequality
Women leaders at an event on Saturday shared their leadership journeys, highlighted the challenges they have faced, and urged all stakeholders to work together to eliminate gender inequalities. The British High Commission in Dhaka organised the special event to celebrate International Womens Day...
Dr Yunus honours outstanding women with ‘Indomitable Women’s Award-2025’
Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus presented the Indomitable Womens Award-2025 on Saturday to outstandingwomen for their remarkable contributions across various fields, as part of a government initiative to honor and inspire them by recognizing their efforts. The award giving ceremony was held...
Biman operates all women flight marking Women’s Day
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is operating a special flight on Saturday operating by all women cockpit and cabin crews on the occasion of International Womens Day, reports BSS. The national flag carrier is operating the flight expressing solidarity with gender equality, womens empowerment, and the...
International Women's Day 2025: Global celebrations focus on 'Accelerate Action'
The International Womens Day is being celebrated in the country and elsewhere across the world on Saturday with due fervour. The theme for this years International Womens Day is Accelerate Action. This campaign theme emphasises the urgent need to take decisive steps toward achieving gender...
Everyone must remain vigilant to ensure women’s rights
Everyone must remain vigilant to ensure that women in our society are not subjected to oppression and are not deprived of their fair rights, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said. Everyone must be vigilant to ensure that women in our society are not subjected to neglect, torture, and...
Women's rights regress in 25% of countries amid climate crisis and democratic decline
A report by UN Women released on Thursday reveals that womens rights declined in a quarter of countries globally in 2024, driven by factors such as climate change and democratic backsliding. The weakening of democratic institutions has gone hand in hand with backlash on gender equality, the...
Bangladesh to take on India in opener today
Bangladesh will take on defending champions India in their Pool A match on the opening day of the 6th Asian Womens Kabaddi Championship 2025 at Pardis in Tehran, Iran today (March 6) at 3:30 pm (BST). The continental tournament for women is taking place for the first time since 2017 with the...
Bangladesh lose to UAE in second friendly
Bangladesh lost to UAE by 3-1 goals in the second and last FIFA friendly of their tour in Dubai on Monday. Midfielder Nouf Aladwan, forwards Mia Lindborg and Geogia Gibson in the 32nd, 45+2nd and 61st minutes while defender Afeida Khandakar reduced the gap converting a spot kick correctly in the...
Women participated in uprising demand trial of Hasina at Shahbagh
A womens rally is going on in the capitals Shahbagh demanding trial for the dictator Sheikh Hasina and her political party Awami League for committing genocide during the July Movement. This womens rally began in front of the National Museum in Shahbagh at 4 pm on Sunday, under the banner Women...
'New start, new team, brighter future'
National Womens Team head coach Peter Butler is highly optimistic about the new junior footballers participating in his training camp ahead of the upcoming UAE tour. New start, new Team, bright future, the 58-year-old veteran Englishman commented about his new team. Butler has been preparing...
Women footballers to announce retirement if coach not removed
A section of womens football players are uneasy again after Peter Butler came to Dhaka for the second term as the coach of the womens football team. The old conflict has come to the fore again and has taken a serious shape. This evening, almost all the senior women footballers at the BFF building...
EU,UN Women sign €4.8 million deal for gender equality in Bangladesh
The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement in Dhaka to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The project is aligned with the government of Bangladeshs commitment to...
Bangladesh beat Scotland to secure Super 6 spot
Bangladesh secured their spot in the Super 6 stage of the ICC Womens U-19 World Cup with an 18-run win over Scotland in their final Group D match in Selangor on Wednesday. Captain Sumaiya Akter led the way with an unbeaten 29 off 36 balls, helping Bangladesh post 121 for nine in 20 overs....
EU, UN Women sign €4.8M agreement to prevent gender-based violence in Bangladesh
The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh. This very important agreement was signed at the EU office in Dhaka. The project is aligned with the...
Bangladesh's world cup path toughened after defeat
The Bangladesh womens cricket team suffered a heavy 9-wicket defeat to hosts West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at St. Kitts. This loss puts Nigar Sultanas side in a challenging position to secure a direct spot in the 2025 Womens Cricket World Cup. To achieve automatic...