Prime Minister Hasina Wajed, who had ruled the country for over 15 years. In the face of the upcoming changes, it is worth asking how they will affect about marginalized groups, including women. Article 28 of the Bangladeshi constitution speaks of equal rights for women and men in all spheres of life. The reality turns out to be quite different. Find out: what has feminism been fighting against in Bangladesh in recent decades? What role did Generation Z play in overthrowing the government? What changes will come into effect in the near future?

What did we talk about?

• Introduction to the current situation in Bangladesh by dr Marek Moroń 
• Feminism perspective on the current events in country
• Minorities in Bangladesh (Rohingya)
• Characteristics of Bangladeshi society
• Naripokkho organization 
• Challenges for the feminism movement
• Youth (GenZ) and its role 
• Naripokkho main priorities 
• Discrimination and the future of Bangladesh society 
• Dr Marek Moroń’s questions and summary

Shireen Huq – Bangladeshi Women’s Activist & Founder, Naripokkho নারীপক্ষ organization.
Marek Moroń – Polish lecturer, advisor, diplomat. South Asian specialist. Academic lecturer at the Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations, Jagiellonian University.