Less Budget Means Less Investment: A Critical Look at Bangladesh’s FY2025–26 Health and Education Allocation
by Sajed KarimThe proposed national budget for FY2025–26 has promised a shift in focus—from physical infrastructure to people-centered sectors like health, education, and governance. But a closer look reveals that this promise barely ... Read More »
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ActionAid’s “Rising Stars” Returns: A Stage for Bangladesh’s Youth to Share Their Impact Stories
ActionAid Bangladesh has announced a call for submissions for the 5th edition of its flagship publication, Rising Stars. This initRead More » -
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 BanRead 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 thRead 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 stigmRead More »
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Innovating SRHR Solutions for the Missed Outs: AdSEARCH by icddr,b Shared Groundbreaking Study Findings at National Seminar
In a country where nearly 36 million adolescents navigate life amid taboos and limited access to sexual and reproductive health seRead More » -
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 BanRead 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 thRead 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 foRead More »
E-LIBRARY
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SRHR Starts With MHM: Why Menstrual Hygiene Management Should Be a National Priority
For millions of low-income women and girls in Bangladesh, managing periods is not just about hygieneRead More » -
Child Brides, Broken Futures: Bangladesh Should Impose Zero Tolerance Against Child Marriage
Despite some gains in education and health indicators, child marriage remains a tragic constant in tRead More » -
Being a Father vs Being a Dad: Understanding Fatherhood and Its Impact on Young Men’s SRHR in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, fatherhood is often seen as a symbol of authority and responsibility. A recent nationRead More » -
Recognition Is Just the Beginning: Breaking Barriers in SRHR for Hijra and Third-Gender Communities
Tackling Stigma, Access Barriers, and Violence Through Community-Led Change In 2013, Bangladesh madeRead More »
PRACTITIONERS' BLOG
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Science, Not Shame: The Truth About Child Sex Determination in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, like in many parts of South Asia, the birth of a girl is often met with silence, disaRead More » -
Recognition Is Just the Beginning: Breaking Barriers in SRHR for Hijra and Third-Gender Communities
Tackling Stigma, Access Barriers, and Violence Through Community-Led Change In 2013, Bangladesh madeRead 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 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 thRead More »
TOOLS
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Tools for Knowledge-Means for Rights: IFMSA Launched Maternal Health & Safe Access to Abortion Toolkit
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) has launched “Maternal Health & Safe AccessRead More » -
From Knowledge to Action: Shukhi Jibon’s AYSRHR Odyssey in Bangladesh
For the last six years, a groundbreaking initiative named Shukhi Jibon has been transforming the landscape of sexual and reproductRead More » -
NIRVOY: Pioneering Innovative Approaches to SRHR in Remote Bangladesh
In the heart of remote Bangladesh, a transformative initiative named NIRVOY quietly weaves a tale of groundbreaking change. CollabRead More »
Funding Opportunity
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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 MRead More »
JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Empowering Change Through Data: UNFPA Seeks IT Consultant for Gender Norm-Shift Programme in Bangladesh
UNFPA Bangladesh is inviting applications for a highly qualified National Consultant (NOB level) to support the MinistryRead More » -
Driving Climate Resilience: UNDP Seeks Project Analyst to Strengthen Climate Finance in Bangladesh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is looking for a Project Analyst specialising in Climate RRead More »
