Is Not About Desire, It Is About Power: What Nearly 700 Perpetrators Revealed About Child Sexual Abuse
When discussions about child sexual abuse emerge, society often focuses on the crime itself while overlooking a critical question: why do perpetrators commit these acts in the first place? Understanding the … Read More »
Understanding Sexual Fantasies: A Deep Dive Through the Lens of SRHR and Mental Health
Many people have private thoughts they never discuss openly. Sexual fantasies are among them. They remain one of the most common yet least talked-about aspects of human sexuality, often hidden behind … Read More »
Beyond Irregular Periods: Understanding PCOS and Its Impact on Reproductive Health
A missed period is often dismissed as stress. Sudden weight gain is blamed on lifestyle. But for many young women in Bangladesh, these signs may point to something more complex — … Read More »
Beyond Premarital Testing: A Smarter SRHR Approach to Thalassemia in Bangladesh
A routine blood test. A missed diagnosis. A lifelong consequence. In Bangladesh, thousands unknowingly carry thalassemia traits—yet the system continues to treat symptoms, not causes. Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, is … Read More »
From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: The Uneven Playing Field for Bangladesh’s Women Athletes
In the heart of Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, we see a juxtaposition in the parking area. Rows of polished cars shine under the sun. They whisper tales of male cricket … Read More »
Going Back to Online Class: Are We Considering The Potential Upsurge in Child Marriage?
The debate over bringing back online classes in Bangladesh has returned, not because of a virus this time, but because of a deepening fuel and energy crisis. The government is now … Read More »
It’s More Than a Biological Change: Myths and Reality About Menopause in Bangladesh
Menopause is often described as the moment a woman’s menstrual cycle ends. However, in practice, it is far more than that. It is a severe physical, emotional, and social transition. In … Read More »
Reflection from COP30 at Brazil: Climate Change and SRHR Should Be in Focus
Global climate conversations often end with powerful declarations, ambitious promises, and carefully negotiated words. Yet, behind the language of climate diplomacy lies a deeper question: who actually benefits from these commitments? … Read More »
Thirsting for Change: The Hidden Toll of Salinity on Women in Satkhira
In the sun-drenched coastal district of Satkhira, Bangladesh, the water that once sustained life has become a source of profound suffering. For women of reproductive age, the beauty of the delta … Read More »
Cares Behind the Scars: ASF’s Journey from Fighting Acid to Healing Minds
There was a time in Bangladesh when acid attacks were tragically common—used as a brutal weapon of control, revenge, and gender-based violence. Faces were burned, lives were shattered, and survivors were … Read More »