Unsafe Streets, Unpaid Attention: Is Women’s Safety in Public Space Too Hard to Deal With?
Women’s safety in public spaces in Bangladesh is facing increasing scrutiny as reports of harassment and violence continue to rise. Recent data and social media accounts paint a troubling picture of … Read More »
Navigating Dhaka Fearlessly: Women’s Shuttle Paving the Way for Safer Commutes
In Dhaka, women often face anxiety and safety concerns while commuting. A 2022 survey found that nearly 94% of women in Bangladesh have experienced harassment on public transport. In response, Tasnia … Read More »
Maternity Benefits Under Scrutiny: Ensuring Equality in Bangladesh’s Workforce
Maternity benefits play a crucial role in ensuring women’s rights at the workplace. In Bangladesh, this issue is intertwined with broader discussions of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as … Read More »
Unmet Needs, Unfulfilled Rights: Why Contraceptive Uptake in Bangladesh is Stalling?
In Bangladesh, nearly 10% of women of reproductive age still face an unmet need for contraception—a statistic that has remained stagnant for over a decade. While Bangladesh was once hailed as … Read More »
Is VAT Exemption Enough? How the 2024-25 Budget Addresses Menstrual Health
In the recently revealed FY2024-25 national budget, the government has continued to exempt VAT and supplementary duty on the import of raw materials required for producing sanitary pads and diapers. This … Read More »
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 »
