Repeal the special clause of the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2017, allowing marriages below the age of 18. Year: 2025 Domain: Law and legal framework Women Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 29-Jul-26
In accordance with Articles 19, 27, 28 and 29 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the much-awaited ‘Elimination of Discrimination Act’ should be quickly enacted with the aim of eliminating all forms of discrimination in every field of the state and emphasis should be placed on its implementation. Year: 2025 Domain: Women Women's laws and rights in public spaces Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 29-Jul-26
Recognising equal guardianship of the mother as of the father, emphasising the best interests of the child, and amending the Guardianship and Wardship Act, 1890 to grant the mother automatic guardianship rights, especially when the father is absent, incompetent or unwilling. Year: 2025 Domain: Family law and individual rights Women Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 29-Jul-26
To introduce a uniform family law, which would be applicable to all religious communities on the basis of justice and equality in all matters relating to marriage, divorce, guardianship and inheritance. Year: 2025 Domain: Family law and individual rights Women Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 29-Jul-26
Reorganise the National Council for Women’s Development and review and amend its terms of reference. Year: 2025 Domain: Oversight and monitoring system Women Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 29-Jul-26
Prepare a proposal to establish an independent and self-governing National Women’s Commission and issue an ordinance by the President. Year: 2025 Domain: Oversight and monitoring system Women Status: Reform Initiated Last Update: 28-Jul-26
Waiver of agricultural loans up to 10,000 takas (including interest) Year: 2026 Domain: Manifesto Watch Status: Operationalisation Last Update: 02-May-26
Implementing a canal excavation programme Year: 2026 Domain: Manifesto Watch Status: Operationalisation Last Update: 02-May-26
Mid-day meal programme for students Year: 2026 Domain: Manifesto Watch Status: Operationalisation Last Update: 02-May-26
Providing Family Card in the name of the female head of the family Year: 2026 Domain: Manifesto Watch Status: Operationalisation Last Update: 02-May-26
