235 women, girls face violence in July
A report on Thursday revealed that 235 women and girls faced violence in July.
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Bangladesh eye winning start
Bangladesh coach Peter Butler stated that their primary objective is to secure a victory against Laos before facing the formidable South Korea as the Englishman announced a 23-member squad for the AFC Under-20 Women鈥檚 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers on Thursday.
Nepal to host Women鈥檚 T20 WC Qualifier
Nepal have been announced as the host for the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, confirmed the International Cricket Council on Thursday.
Why it could hurt women
PROPORTIONAL representation is often praised for making electoral systems fairer. It can ensure more accurate vote-to-seat ratios, greater inclusion of small parties, better minority representation, and coalition-based governance that reflects diverse voices. However, it also comes with serious risks 鈥� policy gridlock, coalition instability, empowerment of extreme factions, and weakened accountability...
Bangladesh look to make impact down under
Bangladesh women鈥檚 football team coach Peter Butler vowed to embrace the challenge and make a significant impression in their inaugural appearance at the AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup 2026, following the tournament draw held at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday...
Emotional violence, legal silence
EVERY morning, she tied her hair into a perfect bun, pinned on a brooch and stepped out with a smile. In schools and courtrooms, she spoke for the voiceless 鈥� teaching rights, opposing injustice and encouraging young women. But at home, her voice remained quieter. She is just one among countless women silently enduring life in patriarchal households...
England's Lionesses return to heroes' welcome after Euro 2025 glory
England's Lionesses returned to a heroes' welcome on Monday, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty-shootout victory against world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
Bangladesh drawn against China, N Korea and Uzbekistan in Women's Asian Cup
Bangladesh were drawn against defending champions China, North Korea and Uzbekistan in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup, scheduled to be played in Australia from March 1-21 next year.
England's remarkable Euro 2025 success a triumph for 'incredible' Wiegman
England's Euro 2025 triumph felt improbable for much of the tournament but underlined the winning mentality instilled in the team by Sarina Wiegman.
England hero Kelly overcomes 'dark moments' on way to Euro 2025 glory
England penalty hero Chloe Kelly said Sunday she had been unable to hold back the tears after finishing a roller-coaster year in her career by scoring the spot-kick that allowed the Lionesses to beat Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final.
England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro
Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown.
TAAGA awards 3 young women leaders
TAAGA, a fashion and lifestyle brand by BRAC-Aarong, has recognised and celebrated achievements of young Bangladeshi women who are setting remarkable benchmarks in their professional fields...
Nigeria celebrates women's 'spectacular' win in Africa Cup
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu led the football-mad nation in celebrating the women's squad after a stunning comeback to win a record-extending Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Parties fail to ensure women鈥檚 role in politics: politicians
Chattogram-based politicians observed on Saturday that the country鈥檚 political parties had yet to formally adopt a gender equality charter to ensure women鈥檚 meaningful participation in politics and economy, despite women having historically played a central role in Bangladesh鈥檚 social and political movements...
Women鈥檚 Kabaddi World Cup postponed hour after Bangladesh announce squad
The second edition of the Women鈥檚 Kabaddi World Cup was postponed around an hour after the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation announced a 15-member squad for the tournament on Saturday.
England seek revenge against Spain as rivals meet in Euro 2025 final
England are aiming to retain their title and avenge defeat at the hands of Aitana Bonmati's Spain in the Women's World Cup final of two years ago when the rivals meet again on Sunday to decide who will win Euro 2025.
3 women among four bodies recovered in Sirajganj
Police recovered four bodies, of whom three were women, from separate areas in Sirajganj between Wednesday night and Thursday...
Bonmati extra-time goal sends Spain into Euro final
Aitana Bonmati netted the only goal of the game late in extra time as world champions Spain edged Germany 1-0 in their Women's Euro 2025 semi-final on Wednesday to set up a title decider this weekend against England.
Bangladesh in Pot-4 for Women鈥檚 Asian Cup draw
Bangladesh women鈥檚 national football team has been placed in Pot 4 for the forthcoming AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup draw, scheduled to take place in Sydney on July 29.
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro final
Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.
Suspension inspires Sagorika to excel in final
Bangladesh forward Sagorika was resolute in her determination to make a strong comeback following a three-match suspension, and she certainly made her mark by scoring four goals against Nepal to secure the SAFF Under-20 Women鈥檚 Championship title...
Govt should do more than bask in women鈥檚 U-20 SAFF glory
THE Bangladesh women鈥檚 U-20 football team鈥檚 emphatic 4-0 win over Nepal in the title-deciding match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka on July 21 to retain their SAFF Under-20 Women鈥檚 Championship crown is a feat worth celebrating. Bangladesh had earlier secured their maiden SAFF U-20 title in the tournament鈥檚 inaugural edition in 2023. While Bangladesh...
England face dark horse Italy in Euro semi
Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favourites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women鈥檚 Euro 2025 on Tuesday...
Sagorika quadruple propels Bangladesh to SAFF U-20 Championship title
Forward Sagorika scored four times as Bangladesh retained the title of the round-robin format SAFF Under-20 Women鈥檚 Championship with a 4-0 win over Nepal in the title-deciding match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in the city on Monday.
Exiled Afghan women cricketers get more ICC backing
The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing.
Bangladesh face Nepal in title decider today
Defending champions Bangladesh will face Nepal in the title-deciding match of the four-team double round-robin format SAFF Under-20 Women鈥檚 Championship 2025 at the Kings Arena Training Ground in the city today...
Alfred coasts in London, but Lyles pipped in 100m
Julien Alfred fired out a broadside at her rivals for the women鈥檚 world 200m crown with an impressive victory in the London Diamond League meet on Saturday, but Noah Lyles was pipped in his opening 100m of the season.
Iran book final ticket to 2026 women's Asian Cup
Iran has booked the final ticket to the women's Asian Cup, beating Jordan 2-1 with the cast now set for the 2026 tournament in Australia.
Ten-woman Germany in Euro semis after stunning shootout win over France
Gritty Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France after playing with 10 women for almost all of a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time.
Study blames lack of land ownership
A recent study has revealed that women鈥檚 death registration in the country remains low, primarily due to their lack of land ownership...