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She-STEM Increasing STEM employability through skill development, mentorship, strategic collaboration, and policy advocacy.

Since 2023, SheSTEM has been working to create pathways for aspiring women to thrive in STEM.Through mentorship, skills ...
27/08/2026

Since 2023, SheSTEM has been working to create pathways for aspiring women to thrive in STEM.

Through mentorship, skills development, innovation challenges, industry engagement, workplace inclusion initiatives, and career opportunities, we have connected ambition with opportunity and helped strengthen the bridge between academia and the world of work.

As we reflect on International Youth Day 2026, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of the young women who continue to challenge barriers, seize opportunities, and shape the future of STEM in Bangladesh.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

WE'RE HIRING: IMPACT ASSESSMENT ENUMERATORS 📢Are you passionate about research, data collection, and creating meaningful...
06/08/2026

WE'RE HIRING: IMPACT ASSESSMENT ENUMERATORS 📢

Are you passionate about research, data collection, and creating meaningful impact?

SheSTEM Bangladesh is looking for enthusiastic and committed Enumerators to support our Year 3 Impact Assessment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, strengthen your communication skills, and contribute to advancing women's participation in STEM across Bangladesh.

📍Location: Universities where SheSTEM activities were implemented
📅Duration: November 2026 – January 2027
⏰Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

What You'll Do
🔹Participate in enumerator training
🔹Conduct in-person interviews with fellow students
🔹Record interviews with consent
🔹Document findings and submit daily reports
🔹Compile and submit interview notes and recordings

➡️For more information, please refer to the attached JD in the linked form.

We're looking for individuals with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality data collection.

📩 Apply now: https://forms.gle/jngcbpfPG2S7zjNU6

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

Cox’s Bazar | SheSTEM Research Workshop: Breaking Barriers in Public Sector STEM On 19 July 2026, SheSTEM hosted a landm...
30/07/2026

Cox’s Bazar | SheSTEM Research Workshop: Breaking Barriers in Public Sector STEM

On 19 July 2026, SheSTEM hosted a landmark workshop at Himchari Hall, Ramada by Wyndham Cox’s Bazar, presenting findings from a national study on women’s participation in public sector STEM in Bangladesh.

The keynote research presentation was delivered by Rodoshee Tahsin (Policy Exchange Bangladesh), followed by a dynamic panel moderated by Omar Farhan Khan (LightCastle Partners) featuring: Md. Ajahar Uddin – Assistant Commissioner & Executive Magistrate, Cox’s Bazar, Ms. Madhuchanda Dewanjee – Assistant Professor, Cox’s Bazar Government College, Abhijeet Chowdhury – Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, and Dr. Md. Hashibul Islam – Principal Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute

Key insights from the research & discussions:
🔹Only 21% of women pursue tertiary STEM education, creating a pipeline challenge.
🔹Women remain concentrated in administrative roles, with limited representation in technical and leadership positions.
🔹Structural barriers: childcare, mobility, and biased recruitment continue to hinder career progression.
🔹Confidence-building, mentorship, and workplace reforms are essential to sustain women’s STEM careers.

The workshop reaffirmed: women’s capability in STEM is unquestionable, but systemic reforms in policy, recruitment, and workplace infrastructure are critical to unlock their full potential.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

SheSTEM presents the Business Case Segment of MindSparks '26, bringing together over 600 participants across 170+ teams ...
28/07/2026

SheSTEM presents the Business Case Segment of MindSparks '26, bringing together over 600 participants across 170+ teams competing for a place at the national grand finale.

MindSparks '26, the flagship techno-business festival of the AUST Innovation & Design Club, put participants through a rigorous evaluation, and the Top 8 teams advanced to the on-campus Grand Finale at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), impressing judges with innovative ideas and compelling presentations.

Platforms like this are exactly where SheSTEM works to make space, where the next generation of business and STEM leaders find their footing, regardless of gender. Career Knows No Gender.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

SheSTEM hosted its third report dissemination workshop, "Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways: Women in Public Sector...
27/07/2026

SheSTEM hosted its third report dissemination workshop, "Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways: Women in Public Sector STEM in Bangladesh," on 13 July 2026 at the Grand Palace, Sylhet.

The workshop presented findings from SheSTEM's research on women in public sector STEM and convened district administration officials, university academics, engineering and ICT professionals, public agencies, and the Department of Women Affairs for a substantive dialogue on women's entry, retention, and advancement in technical careers.

A panel chaired by Nazmul Kabir Al-Mehmud (LightCastle Partners) turned that evidence into lived experience, bringing together Dr. Md. Faruque Miah (Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, SUST), Prof. Dr. Muktarun Islam (Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Sylhet Agricultural University), Dr. Shilpy Rani Basak (Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SUST), and Dipak Ranjan Dash (Executive Engineer, Bangladesh Water Development Board, Sylhet). The conversation ran from shared household responsibilities and early career guidance to childcare, workplace safety, and the institutional reforms needed to retain women in technical roles.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

SheSTEM at CUET for SciBlitz 2.0 230 finalists from 52 universities turned two days into a showcase of what Bangladesh's...
26/07/2026

SheSTEM at CUET for SciBlitz 2.0

230 finalists from 52 universities turned two days into a showcase of what Bangladesh's next generation of STEM talent can do.

Hosted by the IEEE Student Branch CUET on 17–18 July, the event was two days of research, innovation, and collaboration.

📅 Day 1 featured the Project Showcase, AI Hackathon, and the STEM Bee Final Round, with keynote sessions from Md. Minhajul Abedin (CTO, BRAC IT Services Ltd.) and Irfan Bin Amdad Chowdhury (Regional Head, Industry & Infrastructure, Siemens) sharing insights on technology, industry, and the future of STEM.

📅 Day 2 brought ideas to the stage: 60 participants competed in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT), the STEM Bee tiebreaker kept the momentum alive, and speakers from renewable energy, telecommunications, healthcare, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and STEM education pushed participants to think beyond the classroom. The event closed by recognizing the winners across the AI Hackathon, 3MT, Project Showcase, and STEM Bee.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

SheSTEM Fireside Chats & Policy Seminar at AUSTOn 25 June 2026, the SheSTEM Consortium and Ahsanullah University of Scie...
12/07/2026

SheSTEM Fireside Chats & Policy Seminar at AUST

On 25 June 2026, the SheSTEM Consortium and Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST) brought together students, industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to move from personal inspiration to systemic change.

🎙️Segment 1: Role Models in the Spotlight
Three inspiring women shared their journeys in back-to-back Fireside Chats & open Q&A sessions: • Sadia Haque, CEO & Co-Founder, ShareTrip • Farah Tanjeem, General Manager, Technology Strategy & Transformation, Grameenphone • Munuree Mozahed, People Delivery Specialist, Ericsson

🎙️Segment 2: Policy Seminar
The afternoon turned to the bigger picture, a keynote on "The Role of Higher Education in Shaping Women Leaders in STEM" led into the panel "Empowering Women to Lead Innovation," where leaders across government, academia, and industry tackled career pathways, curriculum readiness, and the barriers women face in tech.

💡Moderated by Omar Farhan Khan (LightCastle Partners), the three Fireside speakers returned to the stage, joined by • Novia Nurain, Assistant Professor, CSE, BUET • Jannatul Fardous, Executive Engineer, Bangladesh Water Development Board.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

On 22 June 2026, SheSTEM teamed up with the University of Rajshahi to bring accomplished women in STEM face-to-face with...
06/07/2026

On 22 June 2026, SheSTEM teamed up with the University of Rajshahi to bring accomplished women in STEM face-to-face with the next generation of female leaders.

At the SheSTEM Fireside Chat & Career Guidance Workshop, "Inspiring Role Model Talks for the Future Leaders in STEM," students sat down for candid conversations and open Q&A with women who have built careers across engineering, technology, communications, and product:

• Nadia Zaman, Principal SQA Engineer, Brain Station 23 • Shakila Akter Mim, Communications Associate, UNDP Bangladesh • Tanha Islam, Digital Product Manager, Banglalink

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways | Women in Public Sector STEM in BangladeshOn 22 June 2026, SheSTEM convened dis...
05/07/2026

Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways | Women in Public Sector STEM in Bangladesh

On 22 June 2026, SheSTEM convened district officials, academics, and public agency leaders in Rajshahi to share research findings on women in public-sector STEM and to identify concrete reform priorities.

The keynote by Rodoshee Tahsin (Policy Exchange Bangladesh) laid out stark data. Followed by a dynamic panel moderated by Omar Farhan Khan (LightCastle Partners), featuring voices including Suborna Rani Saha (Secretary, Rajshahi WASA), Dr. Md. Mahbubor Rahman and Dr. Mst. Shahnaj Parvin (University of Rajshahi), and Executive Magistrate Rashidul Islam, sharing real-world insights on role models, safe field postings, and workplace reform.

One clear takeaway: gender equality in STEM must be embedded in core governance systems rather than treated as a peripheral initiative.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy.

Fireside Chat and Career Guidance workshop | SheSTEM at NSUOn 10 June 2026, SheSTEM hosted an inspiring session at North...
18/06/2026

Fireside Chat and Career Guidance workshop | SheSTEM at NSU

On 10 June 2026, SheSTEM hosted an inspiring session at North South University, bringing together future changemakers and leading women professionals for an engaging exchange of experiences and insights in STEM.

From honest career journeys to practical guidance, our speakers:
Tanha Islam, Digital Product Manager at Banglalink; Tanzeem Haque, Data Infrastructure and Services Lead at ACI AI Business; and Afra Kabir, Technical Professional at Grameenphone shared powerful insights on confidence, upskilling, mentorship, and navigating STEM careers.

The event concluded with remarks from Dr. Lamia Iftekhar, Professor and Co-Adviser of IEEE NSU SB WIE AG, who emphasized the importance of collaboration and collective efforts in advancing opportunities for women in STEM.

The key message resonated clearly throughout the event: career paths are defined not by gender, but by ambition, skills, and resilience.

SheSTEM is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, a2i - Aspire to Innovate, 10 Minute School, LightCastle Partners, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and DevLearn Consultancy

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