The Artistry of Healing: Wisdom Fair’s Impact on Trauma and Transformation
There is no denying that experiences sculpt our identities in our complex journey of human life. As Shaili Jain sagely observed, “Anyone who suffers from traumatic stress can become infected with … Read More »
Climate and Gender: The Unfinished Business of COP28 in Bangladesh
In the coastal village of Shyamnagar in Satkhira, a woman named Rina faces a relentless battle. Rising salinity from encroaching seawater ruins her family’s rice fields, forcing her to walk far … Read More »
Stairway to Heaven: Bridging Hope and Healing for GBV Survivors in Bangladesh
“I just want to learn how to make handicrafts and be able to earn my own living and be accepted in society,” says Shabana (pseudonym), a survivor with eyes brimming with … Read More »
Female-Friendly Washroom: A Long Way to Go for Workplace Gender Equality
In 2024, as women constitute more than 42 percent of Bangladesh’s labor force, it’s utterly disheartening that dedicated washroom facilities for them are still not the norm, particularly in public places … Read More »
From formality to Functionality: Are Our Office Restrooms Meeting Women’s Needs?
In 2024, as women constitute more than 42 percent of Bangladesh’s labor force, it’s utterly disheartening that dedicated washroom facilities for them are still not the norm, particularly in public places … Read More »
Contraceptive Countdown: A Wake-Up Call for Bangladesh’s Family Planning Efforts
In the realm of population control, Bangladesh has often been lauded for its success, particularly in the effective implementation of birth control programs. However, recent revelations regarding the dwindling stock of … Read More »
Hormones & Reproductive Health: The Untold Story of Women’s Metabolic Well-being
Researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute have shed light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women’s health — the connection between female reproductive milestones and the risk … Read More »
65,000 Unheard Cries: The Consequences of Denying Abortion Rights in the USA
A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine exposes the harrowing reality faced by nearly 65,000 rape victims in 14 US states with near-total abortion … Read More »
From Torn Pages to Open Minds: Bangladesh’s Battle for Gender Inclusivity
In a global landscape slowly embracing diverse gender identities, Bangladesh grapples with persistent negative attitudes. Despite legal recognition of transgenders as the third gender, societal acceptance lags behind. Recent incidents, such … Read More »
Against All Odds: Oalid Islam’s Triumph as the First Hijra Foreign Cadre
In a world where diversity often struggles to find its voice, Mr. Oalid Islam has emerged as a trailblazer, etching history as the first-ever Hijra foreign cadre. Oalid, the world’s first … Read More »