In Bangladesh, cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women. It is estimated that every year 11,956 new cases of cervical
The situation for girls and women in Bangladesh is changing for the better, especially in terms of economic participation.
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” said Maya Angelou, the famous civil rights activist and poet. Her statement gives us an idea of why we need to Be Bold for Change - this year's theme for International Women's Day celebrated on the 8th of March.
An interactive and lively discussion looked into the issue of gender based violence (GBV) and its impact on Bangladesh's development.
An interactive and lively discussion looked into the issue of reliable and timely data and statistics for monitoring the progress
NOT a day seems to pass without new bone-chilling reports of inhumane violence and abuse perpetrated against women and children in Bangladesh, but against girls in particular. Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of
Nasrul Hamid, State Minister for Power and Energy: Globally, renewable energy and energy efficiency promotion activities is in
Family planning: Equity and choice in the SDG Agenda
The Sustainable Development Goals call for an integrated approach, taking environmental, social and economic dimensions into account: planet, people and prosperity. This year's theme clearly points towards the importance of considering Gender throughout all
The joint Daily Star-UNFPA roundtable entitled “Professional Midwife led Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Bangladesh” was held
On the 19th of December, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a roundtable at the Zila
ON the 5th of December, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund
On the 28th of November, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a policy-level dialogue at
The first framework to be agreed upon as part of the post-2015 era the goal in Sendai was to finalize the post-2015 global framework
On the 17th of October, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated one in three women will
The last two years have seen an unprecedented number of man-made and natural disasters, resulting in millions of people displaced within and outside national borders.
