Because these posts and memes normalise a specific emotional image of women— impulsive, dramatic, unstable, and self-absorbed.

Zainul Abedin's simplistic drawings of rural Bengali women focus on their resilience and strength rather than individual beauty. By omitting facial details, he universalizes their experience, giving them a voice beyond traditional, sentimental portrayals.

Perimenopause in your 40s marks hormonal changes causing weight gain, skin aging, fatigue, and mood swings. Maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress control, and good sleep can ease symptoms, support hormonal balance, and promote women’s health naturally.

Bangladeshi women face a double burden of paid work and unpaid household labour, leading to exhaustion, stress, and depression. Unequal workloads, lack of recognition, and poor mental health support highlight the urgent need for shared domestic responsibility and awareness.

As I read the news of the political crisis in Bangladesh unfold in August 2024, I was reminded of Salma, Hasina, Rumpa (pseudonyms have been used for reasons of anonymity and confidentiality) and several other Bangladeshi women I met in prisons in India between 2010 and 2011.

Mansplaining is an everyday frustration women face, often dismissing expertise with unsolicited explanations. Coping strategies include journaling experiences, seeking solidarity with female colleagues, responding with kindness or humor, and escalating issues to concerned authorities when necessary for empowerment and workplace equality.

In countless homes across this region and beyond, patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised.

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

As women, we have all been there — the ordeal that is lingerie shopping; wrapped in layers of discomfort, embarrassment, and sometimes downright frustration.

In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.

Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.

On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about a week. In a lifetime, a woman menstruates for about seven years. People would assume we should get used to our regular monthly visitors by the first few years. No matter how uncomfortable these customary visits are, we must remember to properly care for our menstrual hygiene.

Bangladesh have booked a place in Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey for the first time following a 10-1 win against Indonesia in the Women’s Under-21 AHF Cup today.

Women in Bangladesh are lagging behind men in both mobile ownership and mobile internet adoption, with gender gaps of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively, representing a significant disparity in digital access, according to a global report.

I've lived as her; / I've known my mother’s plight.

The changes Bangladeshi women have witnessed right before their eyes are nothing short of a phenomenon. From the whispered admonitions of the grandmother and the silent struggles of the mother to the bold declarations of the daughter — the journey of women through changing times reflects both continuity and transformation.

In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the opportunity to use motorbikes daily, certain cultural perceptions and stereotypes are being effectively challenged.

In an era where the push for gender equity and inclusivity has become a central theme across various sectors, Star Lifestyle brings forth the stories of four incredible women, who are thriving in fields traditionally dominated by men. Their journeys inspire not only women but also societies to strive towards inclusivity, equity, and recognition of talent beyond gender constraints.

Due to certain policies, or the lack thereof, the system has turned out to be discriminatory towards students who might want a second chance at education.