Dhaka, May 8 -- Women's rights activists have called on the government to officially recognise the economic value of household work and ensure necessary budget allocations for women's health, safety, and employment.

At a rally organised by the Samajtantrik Mohila Forum in front of the National Press Club on Friday, speakers argued that the lack of state recognition for household labour leaves women vulnerable, especially during domestic disputes and divorces.

Engineer Shampa Basu, president of the forum, noted that women perform 85 percent of household tasks required to run a family.

However, this immense contribution remains invisible in national accounts and in terms of social status.

"Because this work has no recognised economic va...