Bangladeshi women contribute substantially to their households and to the country's economy. The majority of women workers are primarily involved in the informal sector of the economy.
The Constitution of Bangladesh grants equal rights to women and men in all spheres
of public life. However, due to a variety of cultural factors as well as the misinterpretation of religion, women’s human rights are often violated. Various laws have been enacted and amended to protect women’s rights.
Women in Political Parties
The Awami League, the current ruling party, stresses the principle of fundamental human rights. Gender equity is mentioned in terms of social and political rights. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the major opposition party, places importance on women's roles in development and on incomegenerating activities for self-reliance, and pledges to implement the United Nations Declaration on Women's Rights step-by-step.
