Too Fancy, Too Risky: Experts Warn Against Scented Sanitary Pads Amid Menstrual Health Crisis in Bangladesh
At a recent roundtable organised by Prothom Alo in collaboration with Senora and the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh (OGSB), medical professionals raised urgent concerns about the use of fragranced … Read More »
From Menstrual Awareness to Reproductive Rights: The Call to Recognise Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Human Right
“It was 1980. My cousin had her first period. My aunt told her husband that their daughter had ‘fallen ill.’ Upon hearing this, my uncle went to the market and returned … Read More »
Is It Too Old To Be a Mother After 35? Navigating The Myths And Realities Around “Geriatric Pregnancy”
In Bangladesh and beyond, a woman choosing to become pregnant after the age of 35 often finds herself walking a tightrope of stigma, medical caution, and unsolicited opinions. Referred to in … Read More »
Abortion, Rights, and Realities: SRHM Calls for Global Evidence on Abortion Rights and Equity
In a world where access to safe abortion continues to be a political and humanitarian flashpoint, Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) has issued a timely call for papers that could … Read More »
A Game-Changer or a New Question Mark? “Adam” – The First Male Contraceptive Implant That Lasts Two Years
A promising breakthrough in male contraception has sparked global conversations around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). A non-hormonal male contraceptive implant, dubbed Adam, has demonstrated success in preventing sperm … Read More »
Youth Conclave 2025 by Plan Intl. Bangladesh: Youth Should Take Charge to Build a Better Bangladesh
In the fight against child marriage and lack of reproductive health knowledge, the youth of Bangladesh has been taking the lead for almost two decade. Recently “Youth Conclave 2025” conference jointly … Read More »
Bangladesh’s Next Frontier: From Medium Development to Meaningful Progress
Bangladesh has inched forward in the 2023 Human Development Index (HDI), now ranked 130th among 193 countries. Yet, beneath this statistical pat on the back lies a persistent reality: the country … Read More »
No Equality, No Empowerment: Why Undermining Gender Equality Hurts Everyone
At a time when Bangladesh is making strides in economic growth, some alarming narratives are taking root—narratives that challenge the very idea of gender equality. What used to be a foundational … Read More »
From Margins to Movement: Milestones of Inclusion and Resilience
In a country where gender norms have long shaped social and institutional systems, the journey of the Hijra community in Bangladesh, from the margins of society toward recognition and inclusion, has … Read More »
A True Friend Indeed: Canada gives $272m to Bangladesh and Indo-Pacific Amidst USAID’s Fund Cut
Canada is supporting projects that will focus on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls, along with improved access to inclusive education and skills training. Canada … Read More »