Women are steadily strengthening their presence in Bangladesh’s legal profession, taking on roles as lawyers and judges despite longstanding structural and social barriers. Of the 2,233 judges serving in subordinate courts nationwide, 677 are women, indicating a gradual rise in female representation within the judicial system. “Many women are now joining the legal profession while managing family life. Women on the benchSenior lawyer and human rights activist Fauzia Karim Firoz said women are not only entering the legal profession but also advancing to leadership roles within the judiciary. Persistent challengesDespite these gains, women lawyers continue to face several structural and cultural challenges within the profession.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2026 18:34 UTC