Domestic violence on the rise: MJF
Urges govt to take swift action As lockdowns have been enforced all around the world to contain the spread of coronavirus, incidents of domestic abuse has increased. Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) … Read More »
Bangladesh sends food aid to brothels as women fight to survive lockdown
Up to 100,000 women could be left unable to support families as brothels are closed amid fears of Covid-19 outbreak The government of Bangladesh has started sending emergency food and aid to the … Read More »
Celebrate, support and strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. All countries must invest in nursing and midwifery education, employment and leadership to strengthen health systems and advance gender equity … Read More »
COVID-19: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Pregnant woman and new mothers who are suffering from COVID-19, or are at risk of contracting the coronavirus might be facing dilemma on how to interact with their newborns, whether they … Read More »
Esrat Karim named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Esrat Karim, founder of AMAL Foundation, was named under Social Entrepreneurs category in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list 2020. Forbes presented this year’s edition of Forbes 30 Under 30 … Read More »
Woman raped after kidnap in Cox’s Bazar
60-yr-old held for rape attempt in Tangail A woman has been allegedly raped after abduction in Chakarai upazila of Cox’s Bazar, reports our correspondent. Police on Friday arrested one Mozammel, 40, … Read More »
Bangladesh: Sex workers appeal for funds amid coronavirus crisis
Most of them live hand-to-mouth existences, with about one in nine having the ability to save up and feed themselves. Sex workers from one of the world’s largest brothels appealed to … Read More »
Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world’s top producer
A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world’s biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. Malaysia’s Karex Bhd (KARE.KL) makes one in every five … Read More »
Fears of domestic violence grip Europe
With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence. From Berlin to Paris, Madrid, Rome … Read More »
Housewife gangraped in Pabna
A housewife was gang-raped allegedly by Chhatra League activists in Char Sujanagar Bhabanipur area in Sujangar upazila on Sunday night. The victim filed a case against five BCL men, including joint … Read More »
