Contribution of Women throughout the Ages: Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971 to the Present

Abstract

Women are the integral part of the nation who actively contributes to building and maintaining the socio-economic well-being. The World Bank reported in February 2025 that women make up 50.8% of Bangladesh's overall population. Women are the cogs of the wheel in participating and performing in the Language Movement in 1952, the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, economic development, social activities, the nation’s GDP, and environmental awareness etc. The main purpose of the study is to pinpoint the contribution of women in different perspectives in Bangladesh from the liberation war in 1971 to the present. This paper also reveals the role of women in economic development, education, business entrepreneurship, and social welfare in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Women, Liberation War, Socio-Economy, Development, Bangladesh.

DOI: 10.7176/ADS/112-02

Publication date: April 30th 2025