Bangladesh Feminist Archives

Category: BDFA News

  • Women Outnumber Men Voters in Bogura’s 7 Seats, Seen as Decisive in Election

    Women make up more than half of the electorate across the seven parliamentary constituencies in Bogura district, positioning them as a decisive force in the upcoming national election. According to district election data, Bogura has 2,981,672 registered voters—1,500,788 women, 1,480,842 men, and 42 transgender voters—meaning women outnumber men by nearly 20,000. Among the seven constituencies,…

  • Jamaat Ameer Promises Free Education for Women Up to Master’s Level at Naogaon Rally

    Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said education for women would be made free up to the Master’s level if his party comes to power. He made the statement on Thursday at an election rally organized by district Jamaat at the ATM field in Naogaon. Addressing women’s safety, he said women had played a significant…

  • Islami andolan Bangladesh Announces Manifesto, Promises Housing for Women Garment Workers

    Islami Andolan Bangladesh unveiled its election manifesto ahead of the 13th National Parliament election, outlining 12 special promises including housing for women garment workers and cash support for low-income citizens. The manifesto was announced on Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Paltan, Dhaka, by Ameer and Charmonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim.…