Women & Children

Elections for all, but women left ‘on the sidelines’ in Bangladesh

Elections for all, but women left ‘on the sidelines’ in Bangladesh

With women making up only 3.6 percent of candidates, political parties are once again sidelining female presence ahead of the February-12 national election.Out of 1,732 party-nomin...

 Jan. 26
Children's voices capture reality of gender equality, inclusive education in Cox's Bazar schools

Children's voices capture reality of gender equality, inclusive education in Cox's Bazar schools

By Md. Nazmul HossainRDRS Bangladesh has amplified the voices of children from eight schools in five upazilas in Cox’s Bazar to better understand the factors shaping their learning, well-being, and sense of agency. A baseline survey conducted with 350 students examined...

 Jan. 24

Severe decline in women’s participation renders election 'extremely disappointing'

Severe decline in women’s participation renders election 'extremely disappointing' Speakers at a press conference on Monday said women’s participation in the upcoming election is extremely disappointing, despite some independent female candidates joining th...

Jan. 12