From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: The Uneven Playing Field for Bangladesh’s Women Athletes
In the heart of Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, we see a juxtaposition in the parking area. Rows of polished cars shine under the sun. They whisper tales of male cricket … Read More »
Going Back to Online Class: Are We Considering The Potential Upsurge in Child Marriage?
The debate over bringing back online classes in Bangladesh has returned, not because of a virus this time, but because of a deepening fuel and energy crisis. The government is now … Read More »
It’s More Than a Biological Change: Myths and Reality About Menopause in Bangladesh
Menopause is often described as the moment a woman’s menstrual cycle ends. However, in practice, it is far more than that. It is a severe physical, emotional, and social transition. In … Read More »
Reflection from COP30 at Brazil: Climate Change and SRHR Should Be in Focus
Global climate conversations often end with powerful declarations, ambitious promises, and carefully negotiated words. Yet, behind the language of climate diplomacy lies a deeper question: who actually benefits from these commitments? … Read More »
Thirsting for Change: The Hidden Toll of Salinity on Women in Satkhira
In the sun-drenched coastal district of Satkhira, Bangladesh, the water that once sustained life has become a source of profound suffering. For women of reproductive age, the beauty of the delta … Read More »
Cares Behind the Scars: ASF’s Journey from Fighting Acid to Healing Minds
There was a time in Bangladesh when acid attacks were tragically common—used as a brutal weapon of control, revenge, and gender-based violence. Faces were burned, lives were shattered, and survivors were … Read More »
When Power Faces Scrutiny: BCB Bans Manager Monjurul After Harassment Probe
When institutions fail to check power, silence often becomes the loudest voice in the room. But this week, Bangladesh cricket witnessed a rare shift, one that may signal a broader reckoning … Read More »
India’s Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health and Hygiene a Fundamental Right
For decades, the biological reality of menstruation has been treated as a whispered secret in the corridors of Indian schools. It is a topic often skipped over in textbooks, hidden behind … Read More »
Digital Abuse: 60,000 women are victims of online abuse over three years!
Digital abuse may feel like a new term, but the pain behind it is painfully familiar. We live in a world where one small device connects us to everything, yet for … Read More »
Women Deliver Calls for Community-Centred Global Reform Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026
When funding dries up overnight and rights are rolled back in silence, the impact is rarely felt in boardrooms — it is felt in clinics, classrooms, and communities. As the world … Read More »