ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development: Advancing Gender Equality and Reproductive Rights Amid Demographic Changes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the “ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development” on Wednesday, marking the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). The … Read More »
Fading Funds, Foiling Futures: The Rohingya’s Battle for Dignity and Basic Human Rights
Bangladesh received only 50% of the required funding for the Rohingya refugees in 2023, leading to deteriorating conditions in their camps. This shortage has severe implications, especially for sexual and reproductive … Read More »
Building Healthier Generations: Bangladesh’s Transition from Population Control to Population Management
“Contraceptive prevalence in Bangladesh increased from 8% in 1975 to 62% in 2014, a remarkable 55% rise over 39 years,” according to recent data. Despite this success, the current stagnation in … Read More »
Badhon’s Victory as a Mother: The First Woman to Win Legal Guardianship of Child in Bangladesh
“In Bangladesh, although women receive custody of children, no one is granted guardianship except in one case. Our actress Azmeri Haque Bandhon got custody of her daughter and made history.” – … Read More »
Another One Bites the Dust: The Curious Case of Kalpana Chakma’s Eternal Disappearance
“We got such a kind of order from the court after 28 years of abduction, which is unfortunate,” lamented Kalindi Kumar Chakma, the brother of Kalpana Chakma, a prominent woman leader … Read More »
A Beacon of Women Empowerment in Architecture: Marina Tabassum on Time’s 100 Most Influential List
Marina Tabassum, the celebrated Bangladeshi architect renowned for her environmentally sustainable designs, has been recognised on Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people. With her innovative approach to architecture, Ms. … Read More »
France’s Bold Statement: Abortion as a ‘Guaranteed Freedom’ in the Constitution
In a historic move, France has become the world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution, securing a “guaranteed freedom” of abortion. This landmark decision, backed by an overwhelming … Read More »
Even Boys Do Cry: The Crucial Role of Community in Preventing Violence Against Boys
“Boys need adult care and protection too. Boys can be victims of sexual violence, and being a real man means being kind to yourself and others.” This powerful message was emphasised … Read More »
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: YOUNG RESEARCHER FELLOWSHIP 2024!
Share-Net Bangladesh has once again come up with Young Researchers Fellowship Grant 2024! As part of the knowledge generation and capacity development initiative, each year SNBD provides two special grants for … Read More »
Girl Talk with Leaders: Empowering Women through SRHR and Entrepreneurship
With a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and women empowerment, the event, titled “Girl Talk with Leaders,” highlighted the crucial role of young girls and women in … Read More »