Bangladesh observed International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, emphasizing women’s empowerment, rights, and social roles. The article outlines that despite notable progress in education, health, and political participation, women in Bangladesh continue to face structural and cultural challenges. The country has achieved significant milestones since independence, including legal reforms such as the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Acid Crime Prevention Act, aimed at protecting women’s rights.
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 report, Bangladesh ranks highest in South Asia for women’s empowerment, though gender gaps persist in education, health, and employment. Women’s labor force participation reached 42.7% in 2020, but most remain in informal sectors without adequate protection. Political participation has improved, with 85 women contesting the 13th national election and seven elected to parliament. However, patriarchal norms still limit women’s authority in reserved seats.
The article stresses that women’s empowerment is essential for national development. It calls for stronger measures to ensure equal pay, safe workplaces, expanded education in science and technology, and improved maternal health services, particularly in rural areas.
অধ্যাপক তাহমিনা আখতার টফি প্রকাশ : ০৮ মার্চ ২০২৬, ০৯: ০১ আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস প্রতি বছর ৮ মার্চ সারা বিশ্বে পালন করা হয়। এ দিনটি শুধু নারীদের প্রতি সম্মান প্রদর্শনের জন্য নয়, বরং নারীর ক্ষমতায়ন, অধিকার এবং সমাজে নারীর ভূমিকা নিয়ে সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধির লক্
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