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As Laldia Terminal Breaks Ground, Will Bangladesh Deliver on Its Promise of Port Jobs for Women?
Bangladesh’s $550 million Laldia Container Terminal is moving into construction with an earlier government promise to ensure women’s active participation. As one of the country’s biggest new logistics investments takes shape, the question is whether that commitment will translate into measurable jobs, training and career pathways for women.
Bangladesh Plans New Measles Vaccination Drive as Parents Are Urged Not to Miss Children’s Doses
Bangladesh is preparing another nationwide measles vaccination campaign within the next three weeks, according to the health minister, as authorities urge parents—especially mothers—to make sure children do not miss routine and campaign doses.
Bangladesh Police Ordered to Speed Up Rape Investigations—Now the Test Is Delivery
Bangladesh’s police chief has instructed officers to accelerate rape investigations, reduce case backlogs and improve conviction rates. For survivors, the real test will be whether those orders lead to faster evidence collection, stronger case supervision and fewer investigations stalled by delay.
Police Investigate Death of Tripura Woman in Khagrachhari as Family Alleges Sexual Violence
Police are investigating the death of 30-year-old Nika Tripura in Mohalchari, Khagrachhari, after relatives alleged that she had been raped and killed. Authorities say the allegation has not yet been confirmed and that the investigation and autopsy findings will be crucial in establishing what happened.
A Warning to Rumeen Farhana Tests the Space for Political Dissent in Bangladesh
An NCP leader has publicly warned independent MP Rumeen Farhana over what he described as her defence of the Awami League, using her election symbol—the duck—as part of a pointed political metaphor. The exchange raises a wider question about how much room elected representatives have to take unpopular positions without facing personalised threats or intimidation.
Bangladeshi Women Founders Have Hours Left to Apply for a Nine-Week Regional Leadership Programme
SHELeads is accepting women entrepreneurs from South and Southeast Asia—including eligible founders in Bangladesh—for a virtual programme covering leadership, fundraising, investment readiness and peer learning. Applications close on August 30.
Irene Khan Formally Takes Bangladesh’s Seat at the United Nations
Human-rights advocate Irene Zubaida Khan has formally begun her tenure as Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN, bringing decades of international leadership—from Amnesty International to UN human-rights work—to the country’s top diplomatic post in New York.
Deepfakes, Sextortion and Doxxing: Why Women’s Digital Safety Is Becoming a Legal Test for Bangladesh
A multiparty advocacy forum wants Bangladesh’s Cyber Security Act amended to explicitly address technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including deepfakes, cyberstalking and sextortion.
With ‘Noakhailla Maiya’, Oyshee Turns Her Regional Identity Into Pop-Culture Power
National Film Award-winning singer Fatima Tuz Zahra Oyshee’s new song brings Noakhali dialect into a contemporary musical setting while expanding her role from performer to songwriter and composer.
Bangladesh’s Childcare Shortage Could Become a New Business Opportunity for Women
A proposal for professionally trained home-based childcare providers could address two problems at once: mothers leaving paid work because they cannot find affordable care and women needing viable pathways into entrepreneurship.
More Men Are Getting Dengue, but Women Are Dying at a Higher Rate
Women account for only 38.1% of Bangladesh’s reported dengue cases this year but 58.6% of deaths, according to DGHS data—a gender gap doctors say needs urgent attention even though its exact causes are not yet established.
A Headteacher Left Bogura for Medical Care. A Mugging Near Parliament Cost Her Life
The death of primary-school headteacher Ranjina Parvin after a bag-snatching attempt in central Dhaka raises a wider women’s-safety question: how free is mobility when an ordinary journey can turn deadly?
Joty’s Bangladesh Enter Women’s Asia Cup With One Goal: Break the Semifinal Barrier
Bangladesh begin their 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign against Indonesia on August 31, with captain Nigar Sultana Joty setting a clear target for the Tigresses: stop settling for semifinal appearances and reach the final.
Bangladesh Media Award Is Looking for Journalism and Creative Work That Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Journalists, producers and creative professionals in Bangladesh have until September 10 to submit gender-sensitive reporting, entertainment content, drama and advertising for the Shomotay Tarunno Media Award 2026.
Period Pain Should Not Be a Test of How Much a Woman Can Endure at Work
A fresh call for menstrual leave in Bangladesh is reopening an uncomfortable workplace question: should women experiencing severe period symptoms have to choose between their health, attendance record and professional reputation?
Salty Water and Stress Are Emerging as a Dangerous Combination for Coastal Bangladeshi Women
New research from coastal Bangladesh suggests that women exposed to both highly saline drinking water and severe psychological distress may face substantially higher odds of hypertension, adding to growing evidence that climate change is becoming a direct women’s health issue.
From Parliament to Daycare: Women’s Group Sets Out Five Demands for a More Equal Bangladesh
Women’s rights organisation Nari Samhati has presented a five-point agenda calling for 33% women lawmakers, nationwide daycare expansion, restored recruitment of women primary teachers, affordable menstrual products in schools and swift passage of sexual-harassment legislation.
August Amber Grant Offers Three $10,000 Awards to Women-Owned Businesses
Women entrepreneurs in the United States and Canada can apply by 31 August, but the application carries a non-refundable $15 fee. Candidates should read the official rules and treat the programme as competitive funding, not guaranteed finance.
AAUW Opens $20,000 and $25,000 STEM Fellowships for International Women
Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents can apply for postgraduate STEM support for 2027–28. The application closes at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on 17 September.
Destry Damayanti Moves Closer to Becoming Bank Indonesia’s First Woman Governor
A parliamentary committee has backed Destry Damayanti to lead Indonesia’s central bank from 2026 to 2031. Her expected elevation is historic, but her real test will be preserving monetary independence under political pressure for faster growth.
Afiza Abdullah Takes Charge of Malaysia’s Deposit-Protection Agency
Afiza Abdullah begins a three-year term leading the institution responsible for protecting depositors and preparing for bank failures. Her appointment places a woman at the centre of financial crisis planning, where authority is rarely visible until something goes wrong.
UAE Accelerator Promises Women-Led Tech Startups Up to $150,000
Standard Chartered’s UAE Women in Tech programme advertises equity-free funding and investment-readiness support for technology-enabled companies. The published eligibility is detailed, but a current application deadline remains unclear.
$35 Million Preeclampsia Project Will Use AI to Search the ‘Dark Proteome’
ProFound Therapeutics and the Gates Foundation are funding early-stage discovery of biomarkers and drug targets for a dangerous pregnancy complication. The investment is substantial, but it has not yet produced a diagnostic test or treatment.
Women Headliners Put Bristol’s Clean-Power Festival Infrastructure to the Test
Lorde, Little Simz, Tems and other women artists are performing as Bristol trials renewable temporary power at major cultural events. The project could reduce diesel pollution for audiences and crews if its emissions claims survive independent measurement.