Since the reestablishment of liberal democracy in Bangladesh in 1991, the country has been struggling hard for the consolidation of its tenuous existence. It has been an uphill task in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In the meantime, the impact of globalization & internal social forces have brought other democratic concerns to the fore. This article focuses on women’s concerns & the democratization process in Bangladesh. Various strategies such as the feminist movement, both liberal as well as socialist, the roles of the NGOs, & the state are analyzed. In conclusion, attempts are made to evaluate those factors that have pushed women’s agenda more to the fore. It is argued that women’s demands in Bangladesh, under the rubric of a more participatory democracy, have still remained a far cry. A lot needs to be done to make feminist voices heard so that the democratic base of the country can be broadened.
