WOMEN leaders attending the Big Data (BIGD) forum on June 20, 2026, identified financial inequality and violence as major hurdles to their political progress. The event took place under the auspices of a discussion focused on barriers facing female politicians in Bangladesh.
Speakers at the forum stated that legislation alone cannot guarantee an effective role for women in politics. They emphasized that equally needed is a shift in social attitudes, electoral reform, and women's economic empowerment to support their participation in political life.
Zaima Rahman addressed the issue of safety within political structures. She stated that political parties require codes of conduct to ensure the safety of women leaders. This assertion was reported as part of the forum proceedings on June 20, 2026.