“Not Just the Baby Blues”: Understanding Post-Partum Depression in Bangladesh
When a baby is born, so is a mother. But in the rush of celebration, the mother’s own emotional turmoil often goes unnoticed. In Bangladesh, many new mothers suffer in silence … Read More »
A New Milestone In Battle Against AIDS: CRISPR-based Gene Editing Successfully Removed HIV-Like Virus from Primates
A single injection of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy has successfully and safely removed SIV—an HIV-like virus—from the genomes of non-human primates, according to a new study by researchers at the Lewis … Read More »
Sighs From Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Sexual Inactivity Among Married Women in Bangladesh
Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) are often spoken of in terms of access to contraception, maternal care, or menstrual hygiene. But there’s a quieter crisis unfolding behind the scenes: sexual … Read More »
The Fault in Child Marriage: An overview of the effects of child marriage through the lens of SRHR
At an age when a young girl is supposed to explore her interests, stay engaged in education, play with her dolls, enjoy her childhood, develop her skills and thoughts, and so … Read More »
Virginity and Patriarchy: Examining the Pothi Ritual in Sindh’s Bagarri Community
The paper “Gendered Virginity in Pakistan: Rituals, Trials, and Punishment for a Girl in a Bagarri Community of Sindh” explores how the Pothi virginity ritual enforces gendered power dynamics in the … Read More »
Unmet Needs of the Adolescents: Bridging the SRHR Divide for Bangladeshi Adolescents
A recent report titled “Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of Adolescents in Bangladesh: Policy Prospects and Challenges” was authored by a team of researchers aiming to explore the policy … Read More »
From Policy to Reality: Protecting the SRHR of Transgender Women in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, despite official recognition as a separate gender category, transgender women (known locally as hijra) continue to face systemic discrimination, with alarming implications for their sexual and reproductive health and … Read More »
Research Brief: The Impact of Adolescent Motherhood on Child Undernutrition in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, nearly 71% of adolescent girls give birth before turning 19, a trend that has significant implications for child health and nutrition. This widespread phenomenon has been linked to higher … Read More »
DDT – A Hidden Hazard: Uncovering the Hidden Risks of Breast Cancer and Cycle Disruption
“DDT in fish and meat affects women every day,” says Salma Rahman, 38, a Bangladeshi mother and homemaker. “But we had no idea it could cause cancer.” Like many women, Salma … Read More »
Does Age Really Matters? Understanding the First-Birth among Women of Reproductive Age in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the reproductive age of women spans from 15 to 49 years, a critical period marked by significant health and social challenges. Despite improvements, the country still grapples with high … Read More »