According to data revealed by UNFPA, ‘the ongoing lockdown and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months’. It … Read More »

Menstruation has always been a matter that has been dealt with secrecy. Ever since history, it has been a topic of discussion for women alone, who have been having the conversation … Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the cracks that have been existing in our society leaving indirect impacts in family planning and contraception. Sex does not stop during pandemics, therefore, it is … Read More »

Taqbir Huda and Abdullah Titir, Research Specialists at BLAST (Bangladesh Legal Aid Services and Trust), spoke to Share-Net Bangladesh about the Rape Law Reform Campaign that is being led by BLAST, … Read More »

In Bangladesh, menstrual hygiene is a taboo and heavily stigmatised subject to be discussed openly in public or even in the family. Taboo and misconceptions associated with menstruation cause women and … Read More »

‘Home’ is a word that brings thoughts of comfort, peace and security. However, this is not the same case for everyone. 66% of women in Bangladesh have been victims of domestic … Read More »

The COVID-19 has lead to millions of people now spending all the time inside their homes. With all members of the family staying inside, the burden of household work has multiplied, … Read More »

Climate action is more urgent now than ever. When humans continue to poison the earth, the earth suffers and so does every resident on this planet. The butter effect of climate … Read More »

Today, the 7th of April, is the day to thank nurses and midwives for their immense contribution to make sure that everyone remains healthy. Healthcare that are related to menstrual regulation, … Read More »

Menstruation, a natural process of the human body, is considered to be a taboo in many parts of Bangladesh. This leads to a lot of harmful practices that can have negative … Read More »