From banning women’s football to celebrating harassers: Religious hardliners tighten grip on Bangladesh after Hasina’s ouster
The ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has led to a surge in religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh, affecting women's ...
ICC Women’s WC Qualifier plays a huge role for countries like Bangladesh and Ireland, says Sana Mir
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir feels that the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Pakistan will ...
As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.
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Dhaka slams NY Times article for one-sided portrayal of Bangladesh
The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing issued a rebuttal on Tuesday to The New York Times article "As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, ...
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NYT report on ‘Islamist extremism’ in Bangladesh one-sided, risks unfairly smearing the nation: Interim govt
While the article highlights certain incidents of religious tension and conservative movements, it overlooks the broader context of progress, says the statement ...
Trump administration to honour Bangladeshi women protest leaders and others for 'exceptional courage'
US secretary of state Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump will be hosting a host the annual International Women of ...
Trump Administration To Honour Bangladesh Women Student Protesters For Bravery
Women student leaders, who were "key drivers" in the protest against the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh last year, ...
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Bangladeshi Women Student Leaders Honored for Courage by US
Women student leaders from Bangladesh, recognized for their role in protests against the Sheikh Hasina government, are ...
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Bangladesh Women Rise Up Against Increasing Incidents of Rape
The Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh has failed miserably in checking incidents of rape and sexual violence against ...
There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s ...
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Hardliners increasingly target Bangladeshi women for attire, playing sports – and riding motorcycles
On March 10, police arrested a man, identified as Khalid Mahmud (also known as Hridoy Khan), from Savar, a town outside of ...
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Shustho: Bangladeshi mental health counselors work toward breaking stigma, building culturally informed care
Mental health counselor Shuhrat Choudhury says stigma is the biggest reason many Bangladeshi women don’t seek care — ...