How laws and policies support gender-responsive disaster risk management in Bangladesh

This brief examines Bangladesh’s legislative framework for women’s inclusion in disaster risk management (DRM), identifying policy gaps and recommending targeted actions.

The publication notes that gender differences affect how people experience disaster risk and impacts, with women and girls often facing particular challenges. It highlights how Bangladesh can strengthen its regional and global leadership in gender-responsive DRM, including by integrating measures into existing frameworks and enhancing institutional capacity.