She had been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago
Gains for women under the Western-backed government were largely confined to Afghan cities, but the Taliban...
Classrooms divided by curtains have already been seen in many places since the Western-backed government...
Michelle Bachelet said her office had received credible reports of serious violations in places that...
Social norms, religious narratives and religion-based family laws are responsible for discrimination...
Since returning to power the group has pledged to respect women's rights
During their 1996-2001 rule, also guided by Islamic law, the Taliban stopped women from working
During the Taliban regime in the 1990s, women and girls were mostly denied education and employment
Alongside concerns centring on clothing, numerous countries and rights groups have raised the alarm for...
The survey also reveals that only 12.9% of fathers or male members spend time accompanying children
Rokhsana was subjected to torture by her in-laws ever since medical tests confirmed that she was having...
Cornerstones of the transition of the role of women in Bangladesh are the growth in the RMG sector and...
He says those exercising free speech should remain respectful of the constitution’s mandate for...
Plans for tourist visas will boost the leisure sector, curbs on the power of the religious police may...
Ending a decades-old ban on women driving cars is part of a bid to diversify the economy away from oil...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh has made enormous strides in women's rights
Perhaps the Saudi crown prince has the right idea
Award-winning human rights activist Geeta Menon has been working for the betterment of the underprivileged...
Bangladesh needs to ensure women’s safety in every sphere of life
Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi recently visited Bangladesh with two other laureates -- Mairead Maguire and...
Begum Rokeya had a vision. Let’s work to make that vision come true
