From Isolation to Safe Delivery: Indigenous Midwives Transforming Maternal Health Equity in Khagrachari
In the steep, forested hills of Khagrachari’s Keyangghat Union, the act of childbirth has carried high risk—for women like Fatema Akter, giving birth alone at home was accepted as fate: “I … Read More »
42% Still Left Out of Modern Contraception: How Can Local Youth Activists Fix Bangladesh’s Reproductive Health Gap?
In a country where 71% of the population still lives in rural areas, ensuring equitable access to healthcare is more than a policy goal—it’s a lifeline. Bangladesh has pledged to achieve … Read More »
When Silence Hurts More: How Not Talking About Reproductive Health Threatens Bangladeshi Adolescent Girls’ Rights
How many more girls will bleed in fear, get married without knowing why their body hurts, or suffer silently through treatable conditions—just because no one talked to them? What are we … 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 »
One in Four Married Girls in Bangladesh Becomes Pregnant Before 18: The Reproductive Toll of Child Marriage in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the numbers paint a grim picture. A recent UN report reveals that 51 percent of Bangladeshi girls are married before they turn 18, making the country the highest in … Read More »
Pseudo-Justice Is Not The Solution: Marriage As A Cover-up For Rape Is A Complete Injustice
Rina (pseudonym) was 15, going to school, playing with her friends, and living her life like any other 15-year-old. But one night changed her life—not just because she was raped, but … Read More »
SRHR and Climate Change in Bangladesh: Understanding Intersections and Pathways for Action
Bangladesh & Climate Vulnerability Bangladesh, ranked among the top ten most climate-vulnerable countries globally, faces acute environmental threats due to its deltaic geography, dense population, and widespread poverty. The country is … Read More »
Childhood at Risk: The Overlooked SRHR Crisis Behind Child Labour in Bangladesh
A rights-based lens on gender, menstrual health, and adolescent SRHR in Bangladesh Every child deserves a future — free from labour, full of rights. 🔎 Knowledge for Change | Justice for … Read More »
“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 »
Let’s Not Lose Momentum: Life Skills Education is Vital for Bangladesh’s Adolescents
Bangladesh’s young people—who make up a significant portion of the population—deserve better tools to navigate the complex world around them. Because, in a country where nearly half of all girls are … Read More »