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13th parliamentary polls: Fewer women candidates, parties contravene commitments

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January 23, 2026

13th parliamentary polls: Fewer women candidates, parties contravene commitments

Political parties were failing to reach a consensus on increasing women’s representation in parliament during discussions with the National Consensus Commission. At one stage, a proposal to nominate at least 5 per cent women candidates was tabled, to which most parties agreed.

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Political parties were failing to reach a consensus on increasing women’s representation in parliament during discussions with the National Consensus Commission. At one stage, a proposal to nominate at least 5 per cent women candidates was tabled, to which most parties agreed.

How patriarchy continues to limit women’s political role

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January 23, 2026

How patriarchy continues to limit women’s political role

Women were at the forefront of the July 2024 uprising, but in the subsequently formed political structures, insecurity and social backlash gradually pushed them aside.

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Women were at the forefront of the July 2024 uprising, but in the subsequently formed political structures, insecurity and social backlash gradually pushed them aside.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Politics/few-women-in-the-race-as-bangladesh-goes-to-polls/177958
January 23, 2026
Few women in the race as Bangladesh goes to polls

Despite decades of pledges to ensure women’s political empowerment, the upcoming national election paints a starkly different picture, with female representation on the ballot remaining alarmingly low.

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https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/citizens-call-greater-representation-women-marginalised-groups-politics-1337711
January 19, 2026
Citizens call for greater representation of women, marginalised groups in politics

A 2025 Democracy International poll shows strong public demand in Bangladesh for greater political inclusion, with 96% supporting participation of persons with disabilities, 85% calling for better ethnic minority representation, and 81% backing stronger involvement of r

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https://rtvonline.com/english/amp/international/272080
January 19, 2026
Violence Against Women and Minorities Rising in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarms over an increase in violence targeting women, children, and religious minorities in Bangladesh as the country prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections scheduled for February 12.

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https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/opinion/op-ed/gfe28asork
January 19, 2026
Where are women in the post–mass uprising election?

The political structure and processes in Bangladesh remain predominantly patriarchal and under male control.

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https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/bangladesh/politics/zlg56vdvw5
January 14, 2026
Only 4pc women candidates in election: Rights activists raise questions of accountability
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https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/severe-decline-in-women-s-participation-renders-election-extremely-disappointing-166459
January 14, 2026
Severe decline in women’s participation renders election 'extremely disappointing'

Speakers at a press conference on Monday said women’s participation in the upcoming election is extremely disappointing, despite some independent female candidates joining the race at the last moment.

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Female representation: How political parties failed the July Charter’s first test

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January 12, 2026

Female representation: How political parties failed the July Charter’s first test

The upcoming national election in Bangladesh is significant for a number of reasons, one of the more significant of which is the issue of higher female representation and inclusiveness in Bangladeshi politics. 

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The upcoming national election in Bangladesh is significant for a number of reasons, one of the more significant of which is the issue of higher female representation and inclusiveness in Bangladeshi politics. 

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