When Intimacy Feels Like a Test: The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations in Modern Relationships
Modern society celebrates confidence in almost every aspect of life. Yet, when it comes to intimacy, confidence often disappears behind closed doors. Many people silently struggle with performance anxiety, believing they … Read More »
For a Better Policy Approach: Bangladesh Parliament and UNFPA Join Hands to Advance SRHR
Every policy begins with a conversation. But lasting change begins when those conversations become laws, budgets, and public action. For Bangladesh, where millions of young people will shape the country’s future, … Read More »
1 in 13 Bangladeshi Women Experiences Early Menopause: Child Marriage and Early Childbirth Are Among the Root Causes
A landmark study led by researchers at icddr,b and published in BMJ Global Health has found that around one in every 13 Bangladeshi women experiences menopause before the age of 45. … Read More »
Family Planning At A Crossroads: Why Bangladesh’s Fertility Rate Is Rising Again After Decades of Progress?
For centuries, the pomegranate has symbolised fertility, abundance, and new life across cultures. Its countless seeds have inspired myths, poetry, and celebrations of love and prosperity. But in today’s Bangladesh, fertility … Read More »
Pregnancy After 35 Is Rising: Is Bangladesh Ready With the Right Care and Mindset?
When conversations around reproductive health in Bangladesh often focus on adolescent pregnancy, another reality is quietly emerging. More women are choosing motherhood later in life. Some are pursuing higher education, others … Read More »
A Long Awaited Step: Health Minister Orders Delivery Rooms in Private Clinics & Hsopitals by July 11
In a strong policy move, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain has directed all private clinics and hospitals to establish functional delivery rooms by July 11, warning that … Read More »
From Conversation to Change: Youth Leadership Matters in Ending Child Marriage and Adolescent Pregnancy
Child marriage and adolescent pregnancy are often discussed as statistics, legal issues, or public health concerns. But behind every number is a young person whose education is interrupted, whose health is … Read More »
DREAMS AND CHALLENGES: Roundtable Discussion on Preventing Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy
Real change rarely begins in conference rooms. More often, it starts in villages, schools, youth clubs, and community gatherings where young people dare to ask difficult questions. Across Bangladesh, those conversations … Read More »
When Pain Becomes Barrier: 64% Rural Girls of Bangladesh Face Menstrual Disorders
For millions of adolescent girls, menstruation is a natural part of growing up. Yet in many rural communities across Bangladesh, it remains a topic wrapped in silence. Behind closed doors, girls … Read More »
Can Smartphones Help Break the Silence Around SRHR? AdSEARCH Studied Parent-Facilitated SRHR Education for Early Adolescents
For many families in Bangladesh, conversations about puberty, menstruation, wet dreams, or sexual harassment still begin with silence. Parents often hesitate, schools struggle to provide comprehensive education, and adolescents turn to … Read More »