women workers in shrimp processing plants

25 May 2009

Farmers in Khulna and Bagerhat districts are now firm to resist saline water-based shrimp cultivation while women workers in shrimp processing plants in the districts have vowed to stop exploitation by the owners by depriving them of due wages and facility. Several thousands farmers of Khulna and Bagerhat districts recently staged protests against saline water [...]

Women . . . an endangered species

11 December 2011

Fazlul Haq Amini has just hurled humiliation at millions of Bengali women. He has, in unabashed manner and without batting an eyelid, made the dire prediction that if the government goes ahead with its policy on ensuring equal rights for women, there will be a deluge of illegitimate children all across the country.

BRAC University basketball

11 December 2011

Sacred Assailants, a women’s sports team of BRAC University, won 14-1 over the Galacticos yesterday at Baridhara DOHS basketball court.

Abortion ‘does not raise’ mental health risk

11 December 2011

Abortion does not raise the risk of a woman suffering mental health problems, a major review by experts concludes.

Rathnasir, Dharma win singles titles

11 December 2011

Dharma Alrie Guna of Indonesia and Achininimeshika Rathnasir of Sri Lanka became champions in the men’s and women’s singles of the Bangladesh International Badminton Series which concluded at the Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium yesterday.

College girl dies as train hits her while talking over mobile

11 December 2011

A college student met a tragic death as an intercity train hit her while walking on the rail track at Joypurhat station yesterday.

12 women awarded in four categories

11 December 2011

The 12th Pran-Prothom Alo National Pickle Competition-2011 award giving ceremony was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city on Friday.

For women, equality is just an 8-letter word

24 October 2011

The access to and control over land is the most determining factor in women empowerment besides other factors including their economic security and physical safety.

Women entrepreneurs push for hassle-free loans

24 October 2011

Women entrepreneurs yesterday called for simplifying the loan processing system as the existing procedure discourages them from borrowing from banks.

Hearing on rule over Khaleda’s graft case Oct 27

24 October 2011

The High Court on Monday fixed October 27 for hearing a rule issued over the proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust case.

BD women lose again in Lanka

24 October 2011

Bangladesh women’s cricket team suffered their second successive defeat against Sri Lanka when the visitors conceded a two-wicket defeat in the second of three ODIs at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.

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Arts & Entertainment

A painter comes of age

Posted on 24 October 2011

As a student of the Oriental Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University, Najma Akhter was fascinated with Bengali women in their many moods, human relationships and nature as subjects.

At Education

67.6pc women literate in Bangladesh

Posted on 12 September 2011

The literacy rate of women in Bangladesh is 67.6 percent, said Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday.

At Politics

EC declares five AL candidates elected

Posted on 11 December 2011

The Election Commission yesterday declared five Awami League (AL)-nominated candidates elected uncontested to the reserved seats for women in the parliament.

At Sports

BRAC University basketball

Posted on 11 December 2011

Sacred Assailants, a women’s sports team of BRAC University, won 14-1 over the Galacticos yesterday at Baridhara DOHS basketball court.

At Work

Benarashi weavers cheery before Eid

Posted on 25 August 2011

Weavers of Ishwardi Benarashi Palli, one of the largest Benarashi producing areas, are passing busy days as the Eid-ul-Fitr is round the corner. They are working all day long to meet the growing demand for saris during the peak season.

Beauty & Style

Signing deal

Posted on 21 September 2011

Tanvir Ahmed, director of Platinum Suites, a sister concern of Sheltech, sign a deal with Fahad Alam Rad, director of Women’s World, at Banani in Dhaka recently. Members of both organisations will enjoy special discounts. Photo: Platinum Suites source: thedailystar.net

Beauty Tips

Women lifestyle, fashion, beauty tips

Posted on 16 August 2011

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Domestic Violence

One gets life for killing wife for dowry

Posted on 20 September 2011

A Panchagarh court on Sunday sentenced a man to life term rigorous imprisonment for killing his wife for dowry in 2009.

Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs push for hassle-free loans

Posted on 24 October 2011

Women entrepreneurs yesterday called for simplifying the loan processing system as the existing procedure discourages them from borrowing from banks.

Fashion

CURTAIN RAISERS: Annual International Fashion Show

Posted on 19 July 2011

On July 21, Mira’s in Association with Strike Management will host a fashion extravaganza, The Annual International Fashion Show, debuts in Dhaka with special appearances by Summer Anne Ross (Miss Canada 2010), Sehr Mahmood (Miss Queen Of Elegance 2006), Evelina Jesse, Tara Lynn Cowin and Maja Lejic, who are seen on the international catwalks, as [...]

Health

Abortion ‘does not raise’ mental health risk

Posted on 11 December 2011

Abortion does not raise the risk of a woman suffering mental health problems, a major review by experts concludes.

In Power

Thwart smear campaign against women policy

Posted on 27 August 2011

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all to help the government implement National Women Development Policy for the welfare of women.

Rights & Justice

Women . . . an endangered species

Posted on 11 December 2011

Fazlul Haq Amini has just hurled humiliation at millions of Bengali women. He has, in unabashed manner and without batting an eyelid, made the dire prediction that if the government goes ahead with its policy on ensuring equal rights for women, there will be a deluge of illegitimate children all across the country.

Self-Employment

Dress making turns poor women self-reliant

Posted on 18 September 2011

The unemployed rural women in Rangpur district have set a rare example of becoming self-reliant by sewing readymade handloom garments.

Sexual Harrasment

Culprit at large as girl groans in pain

Posted on 17 September 2011

Physically assaulted by village arbitrators, an 11-year-old girl is groaning in pain at Bhanga upazila hospital bed. Though the girl was a victim of harassment by two local youths at Ghaura village on September 11, the arbitrators accused her of sexually alluring one of the two and beat her severely. Following a case filed by [...]

Special Category

Pohela Boishakh @ Khazana

Posted on 17 April 2011

To welcome and celebrate the ”Shubho Noboborsho”, Dhaka’s premier Indian restaurant Khazana is offering their guests a special ‘Opar Bangla Mahabhoj Thali’ for lunch and dinner.

Success Stories

12 women awarded in four categories

Posted on 11 December 2011

The 12th Pran-Prothom Alo National Pickle Competition-2011 award giving ceremony was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city on Friday.

Trafficking

Call to expand scope of Saarc convention

Posted on 19 September 2011

Bring changes to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) convention on preventing and combating trafficking in women and children for prostitution to expand the convention’s scope and definition.

Victims

College girl dies as train hits her while talking over mobile

Posted on 11 December 2011

A college student met a tragic death as an intercity train hit her while walking on the rail track at Joypurhat station yesterday.

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