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The SC has recognized human rights in some cases not expressly incorporated in the Constitution as fundamental rights and has enforced international treaty provisions into national legal regime.
In addition to the SC, there are subordinate courts at the district level, responsible for both criminal and civil cases.
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The Constitution enshrines human rights provisions consistent with international norms.
Bangladesh is party to several international human rights treaties (Annex A) and is obliged to ensure their implementation.
Equality before law; equal protection of the law; the right to personal liberty and security; freedom from... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Since the last report on CEDAW in 2009, the Parliament passed legislations addressing the political, socio-economic and cultural rights of the people; especially women, children, ethnic minorities, workers, and socially marginalized people to better realize the international human rights obligations.
A list of si... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Since UPR 2009, the Government demonstrated its commitment by adopting a number of new policies for the promotion and protection of human rights that include Women Development Policy (WDP), 2011, National Education Policy, 2010 and others.
Action plans have also been developed to implement the policies.
D. Legal Fram... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Any law inconsistent with provisions of Part III shall to the extent of such inconsistency become void.
The High Court Division is empowered to give direction and or order as may be appropriate for enforcement of the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution on the application of any person aggrieve... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Also there are specific legislations for protection to women and ensuring non discriminatory treatment towards them and upholding their rights, such as Prevention of Cruelty to Women and Children Act, Acid Control Act and Dowry Prohibition Act.
5 E. Framework for Promotion of Human Rights at the National Level 23. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): As per National Human Rights Commission Act, 2009 the National Human Rights Commission was established, constituted by seven members, of whom at least one is a woman and one from a minority community.
The NHRC led by the Chairperson is the primary institution that oversees huma... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The NHRC has investigative power suo moto to probe into any alleged violation of human rights; to summon explanation from the law enforcing agencies and public authorities; visit prisons or correctional centres; lodge writ petitions to the High Court Division on behalf of an aggrieved person; and exercise the powers of... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC): The Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act, 2013 gives ACC powers and capacity to combat corruption.
The ACC has formed Corruption Prevention Committees in metropolitan areas, districts and upazillas (sub-districts) for raising awareness and promoting anti-corruption movement... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
It codifies laws and advises reforms of the judicial system and consults, solicits and considers submissions from various stakeholders.
Since 2009, the LC has suggested reform of laws for the promotion of human rights, including prevention of sexual harassment in educational institutions and workplaces, prevention of ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Information Commission (IC): The IC established as per Right to Information Act (RIA) is to ensure citizens’ access to information under public and private domain.
IC retains the power to impose legal sanctions for breach of RIA, including failure of any public or private organization to provide information to an... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO): As per the Legal Aid Act, the NLASO was established to facilitate poor citizens’ access to justice and enforcement of their rights.
The NLASO provides service through all District Legal Aid Committees.
Each DLAC reserves a legal aid fund financed by the Governmen... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Non-governmental and civil society organizations (NGO/ CSOs): The vibrant and internationally acclaimed CSOs of Bangladesh complement the Government’s efforts for promoting human rights, economic and human development, good governance, poverty reduction; disaster management and social protection.
Collaboration wi... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Representatives of women’s organizations and eminent women activists are part of different Committees.
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The media: A vibrant and vigilant media is an integral part of democratic institutions to ensure promotion and protection of human rights and strengthen democracy.
The Government is vigilant that media can perf... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Some of them are functional and others are preparing for broadcasting.
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Citizens: Article 102 of the Constitution empowers citizens to enforce their fundamental rights through the intervention of SC.
The SC, by way of interpretation, recognised the right of individuals to institute public interest litigations.
... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
There is specific legislation for protection of women and police can also file complaints under that legislation before a Magistrate.
F. Reporting Process on CEDAW at the National Level 31.
The 8th progress reporting period coincides with the 20 years’ review of the Beijing Platform for Action, conclusion of MDG and ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Participatory consultation with Government ministries and CSO representatives, the national-level review of the implementation of the BPFA, the recent review of the Sixth Five Year Plan, and data and information from Ministries and CSOs were the basis of the report.
Consultation with Bangladeshi member of UN-CEDAW Com... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Information on the implementation status on the concluding observations of the UN-CEDAW Committee on the Combined Sixth and Seventh Periodic report were collected for the period of January 2010-December 2014 by circulating a survey format to all Ministries.
A working Group formed by Ministry of Women and Children Affa... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Process began in March 2014 and in December the timeline and process of reporting was shared with the representatives of all the Ministries and major CSOs.
A committee comprising government and CSO representatives was formed.
Another meeting in January 2015 shared the first draft of the report.
Feedbacks and inp... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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The methodology of the review included: review of documents including national progress reports on international conventions, UPR, and the draft background paper of the 7th Five Year Plan; review of websites of ministries, department, UN agencies, and others; collection and compilation of data and statistics... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Relevant important national surveys and the census were conducted in 2010 and 2011.
Updated figures were available in limited cases.
Therefore, smaller surveys, estimates, review reports were also considered.
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Information on Non-Discrimination and Equality and Effective Remedies 34.
In addition to legal measur... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
National Council for Women and Children Development (NCWCD): National Council for Women Development (NCWD), chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister and consisting of representatives of government, civil society, and women’s organizations was merged in 2009 with the National Council for Child Development (NCCD) and was ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The NCWCD provides policy guidance and monitors the implementation of critical policy decisions on women’s and children’s development.
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Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MOWCA): MOWCA is the nodal ministry for gender governance and acts as the lead ministry in promoting gender equality. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
MOWCA coordinates the response by all government agencies to the needs and priorities of women and implements policies and programmes through its three agencies, Department of Women Affairs (DWA), Jatiya Mohila Shangstha (JMS) and Bangladesh Shishu Academy (BSA).
A Policy Leadership and Advocacy Unit (PLAU) provides t... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Other mechanisms: Other institutional mechanisms such as Parliamentary Standing Committee for MOWCA and Women In Development Focal Point (WIDFP), WIDFP Implementation and Evaluation Committee (WIDFPIEC), Women In Development Focal Point Coordination Committee (WIDFPCC) and Women In Development Focal Point Network ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Development Plans: Equality is promoted through implementation of development plans.
implementation of the The Perspective Plan (2010-2021) provides framework for the Government’s Vision 2021.
The Sixth Five Year Plan (SFYP), 2011-2015 is now under implementation.
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Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting: ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
A Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) with performance criteria on women’s advancement and gender equality was adopted.
The Ministries are to provide estimates of budget allocation for gender equality and poverty reduction within the sectoral policy aligned with the identified priority areas.
A report with action of al... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council in collaboration with MOWCA issued guideline in 2009 on Gender Responsive Planning and Review, guiding on how to address gender in development interventions.
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To ensure equality of women, the WDP was formulated and the National Action Plan (NAP) was develope... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
MOWCA has formulated National Action Plan to prevent Violence Against Women and Children 2013-2025 to protect and ensure women’s human rights.
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The Government has directed to include mother’s name in all official documents.
In 2009, the High Court ruled to insert mother’s name in school admission forms, either al... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
8 SECTION II: CONVENTION-SPECIFIC DOCUMENT 42.
This Section contains the Convention-specific document covering the period January 2010 to December 2014.
The last Report submitted in 2009 was considered by the Committee in January 2011.
This report addresses the Concluding Observations of the Committee and provides a... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
This sub-section of the Report provides implementation of the Concluding Observations to the Combined Sixth and Seventh Periodic Report and explanations for the non-implementation or difficulties encountered.
Some relevant additional statistics are presented in Annex E. Reservations 44.
Withdrawal of existing reserva... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Following the examples of other Muslim Countries, the LC opined, “The Government of Bangladesh withdraws her reservation from Article 2 and Article 16.1(c) of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
However, Bangladesh shall apply the provisions of these articles in compatibilit... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Challenges: The Government fundamentalist groups against the withdrawal of the reservations.
Therefore, cautious steps are being taken so as not to jeopardize application of the principles of CEDAW.
Partnership and cooperation with civil society is essential to create a positive environment for the withdrawal of rese... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Other legal and policy initiatives like WDP, NAP also promote equality and eliminate discrimination against women.
in some cases have discriminatory provisions 47.
Challenges: The personal laws are in light with the religious provisions of different religious faiths, which inheritance, guardianship, etc.
Modificatio... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The society is not yet ready to accept such modification and the Government being mindful of the possible repercussion of the conservative religious groups , taking cautious steps.
in marriage and divorce, Discriminatory laws and harmonizing domestic legislation 48. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Most of the civil laws are consistent with the CEDAW and the Government has modified several laws by eliminating discriminatory provisions against women and some new laws enacted, including the Citizenship Act, Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, Prevention and Suppression of 9 Human Trafficking Act and ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Challenges: Reviewing all laws is a challenge as modification of some of the laws requires agreement of leaders of all the religions, which is difficult within the socio-religious context.
Therefore, the Government is proceeding watchfully.
The social norms often nurture inequalities and the inequality in some p... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Despite the Government’s commitments to eliminate discrimination against women, they still cannot enjoy the rights under the existing laws due to the lack of enforcement, their lack of knowledge, the cost and time involved in legal processes and the patriarchal attitude of and lack of commitment by the members of judic... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Stereotypes and harmful practices 50.
Awareness Raising: Mass awareness raising programs, campaigns and advocacy initiatives in partnership with NGOs, media and local government aim to change social norms, stereo-types, and promote equality of girls and boys, and to recognize the social worth of the girl child.
Progr... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Government has drafted an action plan to prevent child marriage in December, 2014 and currently preparing for wider consultation.
National Text Book Board (NCTB) reviewed 24 books with gender lens until 2012 and conducted research on gender based violence in education environment.
Curriculum and Textbook develope... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Parents, guardians, local administrators, religious leaders are also oriented on reducing discrimination and violence against women.
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The media raises awareness against social stereotypes but at times projects the roles traditionally expected of men and women.
The National Broadcasting Policy, 2014 intends to str... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Release of postal stamps, use of short messages on envelopes and cards are also important steps.
Training on gender has been incorporated in the government staff training courses.
DWA has organized 379 clubs for adolescents at the upazila levels to enhance girls’ life skills.
A National Children’s Taskforce at the d... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Preventing harmful practice: Eve teasing has been incorporated as a punishable offence in the Mobile Court Act, 2009 empowering the magistrate to hold summary trial procedure to control harassment of girls.
Media raises awareness against eve teasing and the Parent Teacher Associations work against it. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
A Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2014 has been drafted with provision of punishment for parents or guardian and the marriage registrar, and compulsory production of the birth registration certificate during marriage.
A CSO alliance called `Girls not Brides’ is working to eliminate child marriage together with the Gover... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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The Hon’ble Prime Minister committed at the Girl’s Summit in London to develop a plan of action by 2014 to end child marriage, revise the Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 by 2015, ensure that no marriage takes place below the age of 15 by 2021, reduce the number of girls getting married between 15 and 18 by more ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Son preference is observed.
Some of the norms are imbedded within the religious practices and therefore, the society is not yet ready to accept changes and some more time is necessary to change the social norms.
Violence against women (VAW) 55.
Legal and policy measures: Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection)... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Mobile Court Act, 2009 and other existing laws in effect also addresses different aspects of VAW.
A national action plan on VAW (NAPVAW) 2013-2025, developed jointly with civil society outlines actions against VAW.
The High Court in 2010 provided guidelines to employers and educational institutions to form polici... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The High Court also directed the Government to enact legislation to address sexual harassment in public places.
In 2011, the Appellate Division of the SC declared that fatwa could be issued on “religious matters”, but not to impose punishment.
The Pornography Control Act, 2012 declares any pornographic recording and ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The DV Act and its implementation have been integrated in the training curriculum of the judicial staff and law enforcing agencies.
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Support services: The Multi-Sectoral Program on Violence Against Women (MSP-VAW) provides health care, police assistance, DNA test, social services, legal assistance, psychological c... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
A National Forensic DNA Profiling Laboratory, a National Trauma Counselling Centre and Seven Victim Support Centres (VSC) have been established to provide legal support, medication, counseling, and emergency shelter to women and children victims.
The Acid Control Council Committee and 63 district committees support th... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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The Police Headquarters has set up ‘Special Cell’ comprising female police personnel and a Women Support and Investigation Division.
A Women’s Investigation Division established in 2011 under Dhaka Metropolitan Police is a specialized unit to investigate cases under the Women and Children Repression Act, 2000 (Am... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Thirty two out of 35 Model Thanas have women police officers.
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Survey, data base and monitoring: MOWCA operates a central cell to coordinate work on combating VAW and established Committees for the Prevention of VAW at district and upazila (sub-district) levels.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has also set up... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Of the 506 victims across the country 303 were women, 69 were children.
A web-based Integrated Crime Data Management System at the Police Headquarters preserves every reported incidence of violence.
A national survey on VAW carried out in 2011 by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) found that 87% of the respondents... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
11 Table 1: Number of Cases for VAW from Police Headquarters (June 2013 - February 2014) Category June 2013 657 14 366 370 0 Dowry Acid Abduction Rape Homicide/injured after rape Murder Injured Other forms of VAW Total Source: www.mspvaw.gov.bd 31 18 465 1921 July 2013 593 9 285 345 4 22 16 480 1754 Aug 2013 522 9 273 ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Collaboration and cooperation: In collaboration with NGOs, the Government supports rescue, repatriation and rehabilitation programs for child and women victims.
Bangladesh is one of the members of the South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC).
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Challenges: Despite taking measures, increased... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The people are still tolerant of VAW and women generally are reluctant to report cases in fear of social stigma.
Addressing the socio-cultural factors that make women vulnerable is a challenge and requires immediate attention and long-term commitment.
Some members of the law enforcement agencies are also of tradition... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Trafficking and sexual exploitation 61.
Legislation and plans: The Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act (PSHTA) was approved in 2012 to address all forms of trafficking.
The PSHTA identifies human trafficking as an offence against the state and provides for investigation as an organized crime.
It allo... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
A National Plan of Action 2012-14 on combating Human Trafficking has been adopted encompassing all dimension of human trafficking.
To implement the PSHTA, a set of Rules were drafted in collaboration with the civil society organizations.
As per advice of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA)... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
In 2013, 84 cases of sex trafficking and two cases of forced labor were investigated under the PSHTA.
Fourteen traffickers were convicted in 2013, five of them convicted to life imprisonment, eight to ten years’ imprisonment, and one to four months’ imprisonment (TIP report 2014).
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The Boarder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) apprehended 2,235 women and 817 children at the border while being trafficked to neighboring countries between 2010-14.
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Regional cooperation: Bangladeshi officials collaborate with Indian authorities on the repatriation of Bangladeshi women and child trafficking victims through ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
A 12 review of the SAARC Convention was done in collaboration with IOM and a proposal was prepared to raise at the SAARC level for consideration of widening the scope of the Convention to integrate other reasons of human trafficking other than for prostitution.
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Support services: Trafficked victims are supported t... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Government operates shelters in its embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah for female Bangladeshi workers fleeing abusive employers (TIP).
MOHA in collaboration with NGOs has finalized standard operating procedure (SOP) for Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Integration (RRRI) to ensure support services for vic... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Awareness and training: A series of sensitization and capacity building trainings were organized in collaboration with development partners and NGOs for law enforcement agencies (e.g.
police, Border Guard of Bangladesh and Coast Guard).
A total of 397 BGB members have participated in the training by MoHA which t... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
BGB conducted workshops and seminars for local government, police, magistrate, members of electronic and print media along with BGB personnel to prevent women and children trafficking.
A booklet on the PSHTA was distributed amongst police stations, public prosecutors, lawyers and judges.
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Monitoring: MoHA has set... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
An Inter-ministerial Committee under MoHA coordinates the ongoing efforts in preventing human trafficking where civil society representatives are included.
Similar committees have been formed at district, upazila and union levels.
A monitoring cell functions at the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Headquarte... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Bangladesh has graduated from “Tier 2 Watch List” to “Tier 2” in the US State Department Report on Trafficking in Persons.
The TIP report is prepared every year in collaboration with NGOs.
MoHA has set up a separate website for information on trafficking.
Also web-based Integrated Crime Data Management System has be... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Government resources are 67.
Challenges: A tribunal has not yet been established for the PSHTA, which makes the legal process lengthy.
Normally the victims try to cross the borders with the perpetrators without informing others and the law enforcement agencies remain in the dark.
Inadequate documentation and informa... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Bi-lateral treaties have not yet been reached with other countries, to ease the rescue, repatriation and protection process.
The coverage of SAARC Convention is limited only to trafficking for prostitution and expansion its coverage is taking time.
The extreme climate change and environmental events like cyclone, riv... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Victims are sometimes charged with prostitution or immoral behavior and put in jail in other countries.
Participation in political and public life 68.
Constitutional, legal and policy provisions: As mentioned in Section I Bangladesh has reserved seats in the Parliament and local government institutions and women can ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The total number of women members including the 50 Members in reserved seats in the current Parliament is 70, which represent 20% in the total members.
The Constitution also allows special provision or quota of women in all areas.
There is a total of 50 13 Parliamentary Standing Committees with a total of 509 members... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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Political Parties: The major political parties though are led by women; women are very few in leadership in party hierarchy.
Women normally occupy seats in committees on education, health, women and children and are less likely to be on organizing, economics, budget, and foreign affairs.
The RPO 2013 and WDP emp... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The RPO recommends increasing nomination of women to 30% in elections by 2020.
The RPO requires that a political party constitution does not include any discriminatory clauses regarding religion, race, caste, language or sex to qualify for registration.
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Local government: The local government acts allocate reserv... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
About 42,000 women participated in the local level 4552 UPs and three women elected members are in each of the UP.
For the first time, a woman was elected as Mayor of a City Corporation in 2011.
In the UZP elections of 2014 in 458 upazilas 1,509 women candidates participated, which amounted to 3.4 women candidates pe... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Women are to constitute 30% of the members in Water Management Cooperative Associations (WMCA), Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Committees and 40% of the Co-management Committees of forests.
Similar provisions have been made in other sectors also.
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Capacity building: Elected women representative of the local Govern... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Local Government Division has issued guidelines to involve women local government members in one fourth of all committees as chair.
Orientation programme has been undertaken for women members of the Parliament in cooperation with development partners.
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Other positive steps: The Hon’ble Prime Minister is a wom... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Two women have been appointed as Vice Chancellors of public universities.
Eight women are heading missions abroad out of 68 Missions and 3 of them are Ambassadors.
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Challenges: Women’s lack of political experience, traditional gender roles are barriers to women performing well in public offices.
Although the num... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Due to the existing social norms and the political practices, women are still not competing in the general seats as expected.
There is limitation of resources in order to equip all women representatives to perform their roles effectively.
The social norms again prevail in the dynamics of the local government institut... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Nationality 75.
The Citizenship Act of 1951 was amended in 2009 allowing a Bangladeshi woman married to a foreigner to pass on her citizenship to their child.
A woman’s right to pass on her citizenship to her foreign spouse is under consideration.
14 Education 76.
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Primary education is compulsory and free for all children, free textbooks are given and pre-school class has been opened in all government primary schools.
School Feeding Programme supports 2.7 million underprivileged students with food and educational materials.
‘Reaching Out-of-School Children’ project supports pri... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Bangladesh has already achieved the MDG-2 target of gender parity in primary and secondary school enrolments and primary school enrolment rate has reached up to 99.64 percent.
About 7.87 million poor students receive stipend and 0.50 million students receive education allowance.
Creative Intellectual Exploration Poli... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
77.
Priority to girls’ education: Girls’ education up to grade XII in public institutions is free.
7.8 million girls in rural areas receive conditional stipends in secondary schools.
The Educational Assistance Trust Fund has been established to financially support the poor and meritorious students.
In every upazill... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
0.133 Million girls received stipend and 0.173 million are selected for stipend.
0.166 working girls receive basic education through the 6,646 education centres.
Bangladesh is one of the fifty-four countries with a gender disparity in favour of girls in secondary level.
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Primary education: Better infrastructure,... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
In 2013, girls formed 50% of total students and the net enrolment rate reached (NER) to 98.1% for girls.
Primary cycle completion rate improved and internal efficiency reached to 73.5% for boys and 77.2% for girls in 2012 from 57.1% for boys and 62.2% for girls in 2009.
The pass rate for girls in primary education ha... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Table 2: Primary Dropout, Survival, NER, Completion Rate and Pass Rate of Girls and Boys Years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Dropout Rate Girls Boys Survival Rate Girls Boys 45.1 40.3 32.4 28.3 24.9 39.3 27.0 24.2 17.9 57.1 65.9 77.0 73.5 62.2 68.6 82.1 77.2 80.5 NER (%) Pass rate Boys 89.1 92.2 92.7 95.4 96.2 Girls 99.1 97... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Secondary Education: Expansion of stipends for girl students up to grade twelve, free education in public institutions up to grade twelve, better infrastructure, water supply and sanitation facilities have contributed towards higher number of girl students completing secondary education.
The secondary school pass rate... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
80.
Technical education: Six polytechnic institutes have been established to promote women’s access to non-traditional fields.
Computer laboratory has been established in 3,172 educational institutions and 3,047 ICT laboratories have been set up in the Upazilla Service Centres and 15 educational institutions.
Still ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The quota for female students will increase from 10% to 20% at Diploma in Engineering program from 2014-2015 session.
Vocational skills training is imparted under about 10 ministries and many more NGOs.
The National Skills Development Policy (NSDP) 2011 emphasized on quality vocational and technical education for wom... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
81.
Teacher and training: By 2013, proportion of female teachers in Government schools rose to 64% from 57% while proportion of head teachers rose from 22% to 42% in 2012.
Nearly, a million secondary level teachers have been trained.
The policy to recruit 20% women teachers in rural schools and 40% in urban schools ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
at Government Teachers’ Training Centers (TTC) was 44.7%.
The proportion of primary teachers trained to at least C-in-Ed level reached to 89% in 2012 from 83% in 2010.
In-service training has increased but females lag behind males due to women’s household responsibilities and social norms.
82.
School management: At... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
At least three members of every SMC were trained.
In 2013, the GOB nationalised 26,193 private primary schools and 103,845 teachers under the government system.
As has been mentioned earlier, the High Court has directed all educational institutions to formulate policy against sexual harassment and to establish compla... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Stipend for Degree (Pass) and Equivalent Level (FSPD) Project provides stipends to 30% female and 10% male students.
However, only around 30% students at the tertiary level are female.
The pass rate of 33.7% for girls and total pass rate 31.2% at the degree level in 2002 reached at 75.23% for all students and 79.64 f... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
84.
Continuing Education: 552,828 females and 550,336 males received literacy and vocational skills by 2012 through continued education program.
Adult literacy is given in collaboration with NGOs particularly in rural areas.
As of 2011, 58.81% (62.5% for male and 55.1% for female) adults were literate from 55.3% in ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The challenge is to retain increasing number of girl students at secondary schools until graduation.
Women’s participation in technical and tertiary level is low.
Still now some children are out of school.
The quota of women in teaching contingent and in school management is yet to be fulfilled.
The slow growth in ... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Employment 86.
Legal and Policy Measures: The Labour Act, 2006 (revised 2013) provides for decent work environment, right to trade unions, social protection measures.
The Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Labour Welfare Association and Industrial Relations Act, 2010 ensures EPZ workers’ well- being.
The National Industri... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
One Labor Appeal Tribunal and seven labor courts have been established to mitigate any litigation regarding employment and wages.
The WDP provides for women’s increased participation of women in the labour market, equal opportunity at the workplace, wage equality and protection.
A “Domestic Worker Protection and Welf... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The Government announced a wage board in 2013 for fixing minimum pay for garment workers and actions taken to ensure safety in factories.
Contractors of the construction sector are contractually obligated to ensure equal wages, however, discrimination exists and the Government runs motivational programes and monitorin... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Seven hostels under DWA and one under JMS provide safe residence to women and two more hostels with capacity of 850 are under construction.
88.
Challenges: Ensuring compliance of labour laws including equal wage and benefits by the private sector employers is a challenge.
Small and micro enterprises are run by infor... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
Women concentrate mainly in the low end jobs due to their low educational attainment.
Health 89.
The “Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Development Programme” (HPNSDP, 2011-16) in collaboration with development partners aims to accelerating progress of the health, population and nutrition (HPN) sector.
The Hea... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
The approach was to promote equity, deployment of female workers to bring high-priority services to doorsteps together with actions for women's empowerment, expanding education, and mitigation of the effect of natural disasters.
Targeted programmes, on family planning, immunization, diarrhea control, maternal and chil... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
90.
Health care at grassroots level: More than 13,500 community clinics, each serving 6,000 people, were revitalized to reach provide primary health, nutrition and family planning services to the poor at the community level.
About 3,500 Union Health and Family Welfare Centres and 407 Maternal Child Health-Family Plan... | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2a/pw_3/1715702352181.pdf | https://mowca.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mowca.portal.gov.bd/page/762c7e6e_69ce_4979_817c_f7dbc2b561ed/8th%20Periodic%20Report-%20CEDAW.pdf | Bangladesh |
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