Dhaka, March 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has decided to confer the “Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy” award posthumously on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, local media reported on Saturday. The recognition will be presented under the Indomitable Women Award program to mark International Women’s Day 2026 on Sunday at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka.Khaleda Zia is being honoured for her resolute leadership in the struggle to restore democrac…
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Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) With the lowest level of women’s participation in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, seven female candidates emerged victorious, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), set to form the government with an absolute majority, saw six of its female candidates secure their respective seats under the paddy sheaf symbol.The elected women candidates from several constituencies include Afroza Khan Rita from Manikga…
Dhaka, Jan 6 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Election Commission data has revealed that women remain largely absent from the electoral race, as 30 of the 51 political parties contesting the upcoming national election have not fielded any female candidates, local media reported on Tuesday.The figures highlight a glaring disparity — despite women comprising half the population, they remain vastly underrepresented among candidates.Among the 2,568 aspirants for the February 12 polls, only 109–4.24 per cent–a…