, March 8 -- Women leaders at an event on Saturday shared their leadership journeys, highlighted the challenges they have faced, and urged all stakeholders to work together to eliminate gender inequalities.

The British High Commission in Dhaka organised the special event to celebrate International Women's Day 2025, bringing together distinguished Bangladeshi women leaders and female heads of mission in Bangladesh to discuss progress and challenges in advancing gender equality.

The event featured five inspiring Bangladeshi women leaders: Afeida Khandaker, Captain of Bangladesh Women's Football team; Shaheen Anam MBE, Executive Director of Manusher Jonno Foundation; Shamima Akhter, Head of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communication...