, March 10 -- The University of Dhaka's Women and Gender Studies Department marked International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 on Tuesday with a youth-led dialogue under the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls."

The event was held at the British Council in collaboration with United Nations Bangladesh and the Local Consultative Group on Women's Advancement and Gender Equality (LCG WAGE).

The programme brought together students, policymakers, academics, and development agencies to reflect on gender equality and women's empowerment.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, who inaugurated the event as chief guest, stressed that promoting gender equality is the duty of every individual and society, as well a...