Echoes Through Time: The Evolution of Women's Empowerment in the Historical Context of Bangladesh
Sr No:
3
Page No:
16-23
Language:
English
Licence:
CC BY-NC 4.0
Authors:
Md. Al-Amin*, Sumya Nowrin Mou, Anirban Das,
Received:
2025-06-01
Accepted:
2025-06-27
Published Date:
2025-07-06
Abstract:
Throughout history, the empowerment of women has proven to be the foundation upon which the progress of entire nations rests. This study is focused on women's rights in Bangladesh from the year 2000-2023 with an emphasis on the status of health, education, economic and political prospects for women. Employing the data from Bangladesh and a qualitative study, it identifies what they call the Empowerment Index and scrutinizes how the Bangladeshi Empowerment is manifested both individually and collectively in economic, political, and social spheres. This paper shows a gradual trend towards the decrease in levels of maternal mortality. The rise in female literacy rates; and the employment of women in the Bangladeshi workforce particularly in industries such as the ready-made garment industry. Nevertheless, the inequalities are still evident today and can be observed in such regions as rural areas and different minorities, calling for more intersectional work. The work also points to socio-political issues including the intimidation of women and the drawbacks of development that hinder the improvement of the status of women. It also focuses on collective calls, the necessity of upgrading the working conditions, and the opportunities to use technology to promote women's rights. Thus, by contesting a one-dimensional and polarized view of the empowering effects of the microfinance program in Bangladesh, this study offers relevant insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars involved in the promotion of gender equality in the country.
Keywords:
Women’s rights, Female literacy rates, Bangladesh, Empowerment Index, Gender inequality, Microfinance program