Women in Bangladesh

However, a number of women held significant political positions in Bangladesh as of 2015. Its women are still subjected to a patriarchal social structure where violence is prevalent. In Bangladesh, women are more likely to work as their education level rises, whereas in India and Pakistan, this trend is the opposite. Feminist activism in Bengal has a long history that dates to the 19th century. Before the country was divided, Begum Rokeya and Faizunnessa Chowdhurani were crucial in promoting girls' education and emancipating Bengali Muslim women from purdah. During the British Raj, a number of women were elected to the Bengal Legislative Assembly. Begum, the first women's magazine, came out in 1948.

Bangladeshi women made about 26% of the labor force in 2008. The majority of blue-collar employment in Bangladesh's garment sector are held by women. While female employment in white collar sectors has progressively expanded, Bangladeshi women still hold significant occupations in agriculture, social services, healthcare, and education.