31 Million Youth, One Future: Is Bangladesh Ready to Reap The Advantage of Demographic Dividend?

As Bangladesh prepares to mark World Population Day (WPD) on July 11, this year’s theme—“Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world”—rings especially true … Read More »

An Extreme Example of Injustice: Between 2002 and 2011, at least 20 rape survivors were married off to their accused rapists, said Prothom Alo

Between 2002 and 2011, at least 20 rape survivors were reportedly forced to marry their accused rapists, a grim pattern documented by Prothom Alo. Of those 20 forced marriages, 11 ended … Read More »

We Must Speak Up Against Marital Rape: According to BBS, 27.3% of Women Were Forced into Sex by Their Husbands

In Bangladesh, the law says a husband cannot rape his wife unless she is under 14. This outdated and harmful exception legalises sexual violence inside marriage—one of the most hidden yet … Read More »

Global Symposium to Spotlight Climate Justice, SRHR, and Gender Equality

The world is at a critical juncture where the climate crisis, demographic shifts, and deep-rooted gender inequalities are intersecting more visibly than ever. Recognising this urgent reality, the United Nations Population … Read More »

When Victim Is Giving Up Justice: Muradnagar Rape Incident Should Slap Our Morals and Ethics

On the night of June 26 in Muradnagar, Cumilla, a 25-year-old Hindu woman was brutally raped at knifepoint in her father’s home by Fazor Ali—a local BNP leader—while her husband was in Dubai. … Read More »

The Uneven Burden of Contraception: Why Women in Bangladesh Still Carry the Most Weight of Reproductive Responsibility

A decade-long review of Bangladesh’s reproductive health landscape reveals a worrying trend: contraceptive use dropped to 62.1% in 2023—the lowest since 2015—according to the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2014–2023 report by … Read More »

Psudo-Justice Is Not The Solution: Marriage As A Cover-up For Rape Is A Complete Injustice

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/marriage-cover-rape-not-justice-3923671