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More than 60% of female adolescents who use public transport in the capital become victims of some form of harassment. Some companies wanted to alleviate this pain and thus women-only ridesharing apps were born. PHOTO: Noor-A-Alam.
Panorama

Women-only ridesharing apps step on the brakes

In a market where bike services were mostly offered by male riders, some companies decided to capitalise on the vacuum for female riders. But the women-only ridesharing services left almost as...

In the beginning, the Women on Wheel page would post inspirational videos of women drivers. Then the members began to meet over coffee during the day, so that they could get to know each other better. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

WoW Bangladesh: Encouraging women to get behind the wheel

Over 300,000 women avail savings scheme through bKash app
Corporates

Over 300,000 women avail savings scheme through bKash app

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Health

Women at higher risks as dengue cases, deaths rise alarmingly

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh committed to fulfil UN's target to increase women peacekeepers: Momen

Women tend to withdraw entirety of their cash from digital accounts: Study
Banking

Women tend to withdraw entirety of their cash from digital accounts: Study

Security forces operate outside the Centro Femenino de Adaptacion Social (CEFAS) women prison following a deadly riot in Tamara, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 20, 2023. REUTERS/Fredy Rodriguez
World+Biz

At least 41 dead following reported riot in women's prison in Honduras

Representative photo. Collected.
World+Biz

Japan sets 30% target for women execs at big firms by 2030

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Corporates

Breaking Boundaries: Wander Woman Becomes the First to Lead a female group on an Epic tour to Jordan!

Women’s domestic work to be added to GDP from next FY
Economy

Women’s domestic work to be added to GDP from next FY

Shahana Huda Ranjana. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Why should girls only be taught to become 'suitable partners' in a marriage?

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Corporates

RTV awards 'Joya Alokito Nari Sommanona-2023' to six women

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Bangladesh

Foreign diplomats lament rate of women's economic participation while lauding Bangladesh's progress in empowering them