Men and Family Planning: Time to Start a Long Overdue Conversation
Karima Begum, a 46-year-old domestic worker, is no stranger to the physical and emotional toll of contraceptive use. To avoid unplanned pregnancies, she takes contraceptive injections every three months, but this … Read More »
Dr. Sayeba’s Method: How a 99-Cent Solution Revolutionised Postpartum Care
Dr. Sayeba Akhter, chair of Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, saw this crisis firsthand. Her innovative solution, now globally recognised as the ‘Condom Catheter Tamponade,’ has dramatically reduced … Read More »
Stitching a Healthier Future: Ensuring SRHR for Women in the RMG Industry
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is ingrained into matters of gender inequality. Where gender discrimination exists, the negligence of SRHR persists. In over 4,000 factories in Bangladesh, out of … Read More »
A Bold Promise or Political Ploy? Donald Trump Pledges Free IVF for All in Second Term
In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that if re-elected, his administration would cover the cost of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) for “all Americans who need it.” Speaking … Read More »
Cry for Justice from the ‘City of Joy’: The Gruesome Rape and Murder of Dr. Moumita Debnath
In a country where the safety of women is increasingly questioned, the tragic rape and murder of Dr. Moumita Debnath in Kolkata on August 9, 2024, has sparked widespread outrage and … Read More »
Cracking the Menopause Code: A Natural Transition That Needs Understanding And Support
Throughout our life, we go through many physical and psychological phases. From curious childhood to jolly adolescent, from rebel teen to calm thirties, we have seen our friends and cousins go … Read More »
The Third Gender Mirage: The Illusion of Inclusiveness for Bangladesh’s Hijra Community
In 2013, Bangladesh granted the hijra community official “third gender” status, a move heralded as progressive in the fight for gender equality. However, this legal recognition has done little to change … Read More »
Painless Periods Are Now A Reality! How “Period Patches” Are Revolutionising Menstrual Health Management
Menstrual pain affects over 50% of women globally, often leading to missed work and school days. In Bangladesh, the situation is no different, with many women experiencing severe cramps every month. … Read More »
Are We Unaware Or Just Don’t Care? WHO Study Reveals the Growing Mental Health Challenge for Girls
Those who are wondering what’s the meaning of the question in the title, here is the explanation based on a recent study by the WHO. The mental health of girls worldwide … Read More »
From Crisis to Uncertainty: Rohingya Refugees Face New Challenges in Indonesia
“As we mark World Refugee Day on June 20, more than 1 million Rohingya languish in squalid, violence-plagued camps around Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh.” This stark reality is driving many Rohingya, … Read More »