dc.description.abstract | This research paper aims to examine the role of women in development indicators in
Bangladesh, a country where gender disparities have historically been prevalent. By
analyzing various social, economic, and educational indicators, this paper highlights the
challenges faced by women in Bangladesh and explores the impact of gender discrimination
on their empowerment and participation in development processes. Additionally, it discusses
the efforts made by the government and civil society organizations to address these issues
and offers recommendations for further improvement.
Women's legal rights are one of the most significant determinants of their status. Positive
discrimination in favor of women under the constitution and other statutory provisions
Bangladesh perspective. The shortcomings and ineffectiveness of laws, women's inability to
access legal proceedings, the traditional and cultural negative views about women's rights,
the absence of an accountable and transparent government, the expensive and time
consuming judicial process, the lack of an efficient judiciary, and other socio-ecomic
reasons. The core theme of the thesis concentrates on the shortcomings and ineffectiveness
of laws, although viewing them within the context of those other factors. To signify the
'ineffectiveness of laws', emphasis is basically placed on the administrative and judicial
approaches in the country to achieve the underlying objectives of law concerning women's
rights in pertinent areas. Gender discrimination has been a persistent issue globally,
impeding the progress of women and hindering the development of societies. | en_US |