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A roundtable discussion titled “Taxation for a Resilient Economy Post-LDC Graduation”, organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh-supported IP Transformative Economic Policy Programme (TEPP)-II and Equanomics projects, was held at The Business Standard conference room in the capital yesterday (15 January). Photo: Rajib Dhar
Economy

Make tax policy that helps SMEs, women: Experts

They also stressed the importance of effective automation, fair enforcement, and a system for swift and hassle-free refunds of advance taxes

Zaheen plans to use the prize money to enhance the platform’s online presence and expand its outreach. Photo: Courtesy
Pursuit

Ashaa: A bridge between women artisans and climate-conscious customers

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan attends at a function organised to mark the 40th anniversary of Inner Wheel District 328 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on 10 January 2025. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Rizwana urges collective efforts to address societal challenges

Illustration: TBS
Pursuit

Designing workspaces where women can thrive

Infographic: TBS
Crime

Violence against women, children: Police data shows decline, rights groups disagree

CA speaking at a women’s conference held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on 10 Dec. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

CA urges women to come forward to building new Bangladesh 

The absence of safe public spaces and transportation disproportionately affects women, dictating their choices, limiting their potential, and reinforcing systemic inequalities. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Why is safe mobility still a gendered struggle in Bangladesh?

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Bangladesh

10-member Women's Affairs Reform Commission formed

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

1 in 3 women experiences gender-based violence

Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee areas in the northern Gaza Strip, following an Israeli evacuation order, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Hamas-Israel war

Nearly 70% of verified Gaza war dead women and children, UN rights office says

These awards recognised women who have made significant contributions across various sectors in Bangladesh, breaking barriers and paving the way for others. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

CARE Bangladesh honours 8 women with Icon Award

Women work at a garment factory in Gazipur 11 May 2010. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women

The roundtable “Integrating Gender Equality in Climate Finance Strategies for Bangladesh”, jointly organised by The Business Standard in association with Manusher Jonno Foundation and Sweden Sverige, was held at its office in Eskaton Garden, the capital on Thursday (17 October). Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Women’s role in disaster response overlooked in Bangladesh: Experts