Some crises don’t announce themselves. They don’t arrive with sirens, breaking news alerts, or policy debates. They unfold quietly inside homes between early morning alarms, school lunchboxes, medical appointments, late-night emails, and the soft, exhausted sighs of women who are holding up more than anyone realizes. This is the caregiving economy of Bangladesh in 2026. And although it fuels everything around us, it remains invisible, unrecognized, and overwhelmingly carried by women. I have witnessed it my whole life. From my childhood, I saw my grandmother, my mother, my aunts all the super women whose strength was rarely acknowledged but always...
Network is Net Worth: Why Women Struggle to Build Strong Networks
By Shahin Akther A few years ago, I found myself in a packed elevator at a corporate event. Right beside me stood a senior executive I had admired for years—an opportunity I had only dreamed of. My mind raced: “Should I introduce myself? What if she ignores me? What if I sound unprepared?” Before I could muster the courage, the elevator dinged. The doors slid open, and just as I hesitated, another woman confidently stepped forward, greeting the executive, and exchanging contact details with ease.That moment hit me hard. It wasn’t just about talent or hard work with sweat; connections...
Good Memories: A Treasure and an Asset
By Shahin Akther Life is a journey filled with a myriad of experiences, both joyous and challenging. Amidst the ever-changing tides of life, it is often our memories that anchor us, offering solace, strength, and happiness. Good memories, in particular, are like precious treasures and invaluable assets that enrich our lives in profound ways. The Power of Good Memories Good memories have a unique ability to transport us back in time, allowing us to relive moments of joy, love, and triumph. A simple scent, a familiar song, or an old photograph can ignite a cascade of emotions, instantly bringing a...
Reclaim Your Energy: A Call for Women to Break Free from Life’s Chains
I find myself standing at a crossroads, feeling the weight of the years behind me and the uncertainty of the years ahead. Life has been a whirlwind of experiences, some exhilarating, others draining. But at this middle point in my journey, there’s a strange discomfort, a kind of restlessness I can’t quite put into words like a rush, an urgent feeling that I might be missing something. And maybe I am. Maybe we all are. You see, we don’t get a second chance at many things in life. Once an experience passes, it’s gone, no replay button, no redo. That...
