Unrealized Potential: The High Cost of Gender Inequality in Earnings is the first in a series of reports that aim to measure the global economic costs of gender inequality. This first report measures these losses in lifetime earnings.
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The cost of child marriage
Henrietta H. Fore, Natalia Kanem, and Mabel van Oranje New York – The human costs of child marriage are well known; around the world, child brides are, on average, less educated, poorer, and more prone to sexual violence than women…
Swedish envoys visit women-led climate change adaptation
Sweden Ambassador in Dhaka Charlotta Schlyter and Counsellor, Head of Development Cooperation, Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Anne-Charlotte Malm visited Deluti Union Parishad of Paikgacha Upazila in Khulna District on Friday to see the initiative of Gender Responsive Climate Change Adaptation.
Umrah visa violators face $13,000 fine, jail
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has warned Umrah pilgrims to abide by their visa terms or face a fine of SAR50,000 ($13,332) and six months in prison before deportation. Visa regulation means those travelling for Umrah cannot leave the…
RU student loses studentship over sexual harassment
Rajshahi, May 31 The authority of the Rajshahi University (RU) has canceled studentship of a student for involvement in sexual harassment.
Islami Bank opens its first Women’s Branch in Mirpur, Dhaka
Dhaka, May 30 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 333 rd and 1st Women Branch named Mirpur Women Branch at Rupnagar of Mirpur, Dhaka on 30 May 2018, Wednesday.
UK couple convicted of trying to force daughter to wed in BD
London, May 30 (AP/UNB) — A British jury has convicted a couple of attempting to force their teenage daughter to marry her first cousin in Bangladesh.
Doctors ask kidney patients to be more cautious in Ramadan
DHAKA – Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a long-term condition involving the gradual loss of kidney function, must consult with their physicians to assess the severity of their condition, if they choose to fast during the holy month of…
International effort to end Me-too abuses
Governments, employers, and workers from around the world will meet beginning May 28, 2018, to discuss a proposed international treaty on violence and harassment in the workplace, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch has issued a 16-page report…
Ireland votes by landslide to legalise abortion
Ireland has voted by a landslide to legalise abortion in a stunning outcome that marks a dramatic defeat for the Catholic church’s one-time domination of the Republic.
An institutional view on menstrual hygiene management
by Christian Borja-Vega Recent research points out that adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools improves school attendance, health and cognitive development of students, nurtures better WASH habits while addressing gendered dimensions of exclusion. Despite this evidence, operationalizing and…
Prime Minister, abortion rights groups claim win in Ireland
Abortion rights activists proclaimed victory for social justice Saturday as exit polls and early results indicated Ireland had voted overwhelmingly to repeal a 1983 constitutional ban on abortions.
National Poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary celebrated
Mymensingh, May 25 – President Abdul Hamid on Friday urged the young generation to contribute to building a discrimination-free non-communal society by enriching them through practising Nazrul’s works and ideals. “The spirit and efforts of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam for…
Iftar mahfil held at BAU
Mymensingh, May 25 – A Milad mahfil was held at Animal Husbandry faculty gallery of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University Brihottor Dinajpur Zilla Somiti on Friday.
National poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary Friday
Dhaka, May 24 – The 119th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being celebrated in the country on Friday in a befitting manner.
Three ways to shrink gender gap in financial inclusion
by Kristalina Georgieva I opened my first bank account as a new student at the London School of Economics in 1987. This seemingly small act meant that I could manage my own finances, spend my own money, and make my…
Trial of Tripura girls’ murderers urged in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, May 24 – Demanding the trial of killing after the rape of two ethnic minorities Tripura community girls in Chittagong the Adivashi Chattra Parishad Central Committee has formed a human chain in Rajshahi.
The last battle: Mahathir’s message after his election
Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad I have reached the end of my life. I only want to end the remaining part of it by obeying and bowing down to Allah. Nonetheless, I am still able to concentrate on my loneliness when…
Iftar Mahfil held at BAU
Mymensingh, May 23 – An ‘Iftar Mahfil’ was held at TSC conference hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University Debating Society (BAUDS) on Saturday.
Islami Bank holds Discussion and Central Iftar Mahfil
Dhaka, May 22 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion on `Siam, Taqwah and Sadaqah’ and hosted an Iftar Mahfil on 22 May 2018, Tuesday at Pan Pacific Sonagaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prof. Md. Nazmul Hassan Ph.D, Chairman of…
IBBL Iftar distribution program inaugurated
Dhaka, May 21 – The Iftar distribution program of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited during the month of Holy Ramadan was inaugurated on Sunday, 20 May 2018 in front Head Office of the Bank.
Where the water is
Manzoor Qadir , Vladimir Smakhtin Sustainable Development Goal 6 calls for universal access to clean water and sanitation. But if governments do not embrace unconventional water resources, achieving that goal will be as difficult as getting water from a stone…
51pc women linked to social media vulnerable to cybercrimes
Social network has become a den of crimes and around 73.71 percent victims of cybercrimes – both male and female – are aged between 18 and 30 years, according to a recent survey conducted by Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation.
A royal wedding bridges the Atlantic and breaks old molds
Windsor, May 20 (AP/UNB) — The son of British royalty and the daughter of middle-class Americans wed Saturday in a service that reflected Prince Harry’s royal heritage, Meghan Markle’s biracial roots and the pair’s shared commitment to putting a more…
Markets abuzz with visitors as Ramadan starts with weekends
With the Ramadan starting with weekends this year, shoppers in the city took the chance to do some early shopping on Friday and Saturday, the first two days of the holy month. Traders, however, said, their business is yet to…
Govt has failed to rein in Ramadan market: BNP
BNP senior leaders Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that the government has completely failed to control the market at the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Meghan Markle wears dress by UK designer Clare Waight Keller
British designer Clare Waight Keller is the master designer behind the silk boat-necked gown and long veil worn by Meghan Markle as she walked down the flower-bedecked nave of St. George’s Chapel for her wedding to Prince Harry.
Princes Harry, best man William arrive for royal wedding
Prince Harry and best man Prince William arrived in formal military dress Saturday at Windsor Castle for Harry’s wedding to American actress Meghan Markle, joining thousands of well-plumed guests invited to St. George’s Chapel to celebrate the trans-Atlantic union.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle wed in Windsor
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gazed into each other’s eyes and pledged their eternal love Saturday as they married at St. George’s Chapel in front of hundreds of celebrity guests and millions of viewers around the world.
Royal wedding: Anglican prayers, classical music, gospel
Windsor, May 19 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in an Anglican service with an American flavor that mixes prayers, classical music, a gospel choir and sweet soul sounds.