Poor sanitation and ill-treatment by faculty lead to protest. University spokesman alleges students attacked administrative staff, faculty and security personnel.

The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today highlighted the role of quotas to accelerate women?s political participation, adding that more hands-on measures are needed to achieve significant progress on this issue.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spotlighted the progress made by Bangladesh in advancing women?s and children?s health, lauding the South Asian nation for its efforts to end the tragedy of millions of needless deaths.