Globally 44%, Bangladesh 63%: Can We Hit the 70% WHO Breastfeeding Goal by 2030?
Every drop of breast milk is a gift of nature—packed with antibodies, nutrition, and love. But in today’s rapidly changing world, where time is tight and corporate interests loom large, breastfeeding … Read More »
A Year for Reflection and Realign: UNFPA’s Annual Report 2024 Highlights Why Youth SRHR Must Be at the Forefront
In a year shaped by crises and resilience, the UNFPA Annual Report 2024 sheds light on why investing in youth-centered Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is not just timely—but … Read More »
Bangladesh’s Population Now At 175.7 Million: UNFPA Unveils SWOP 2025, With Youth and Reproductive Rights in Focus
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released its flagship annual report, State of World Population (SWOP) 2025, estimating Bangladesh’s population at 175.7 million. The report, launched in Dhaka, sheds light … Read More »
An Extreme Example of Injustice: Between 2002 and 2011, at least 20 rape survivors were married off to their accused rapists, said Prothom Alo
Between 2002 and 2011, at least 20 rape survivors were reportedly forced to marry their accused rapists, a grim pattern documented by Prothom Alo. Of those 20 forced marriages, 11 ended … Read More »
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 hygiene—it’s about dignity, equity, and access. While sanitary pads are the most used menstrual hygiene product, … Read 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 made a landmark decision by officially recognising the hijra community as a third gender. This symbolic step was a … Read More »
5 SRHR Challenges Faced by Garment Workers in Bangladesh
In the spirit of International Labour Day, Share-Net Bangladesh is spotlighting the five pressing SRHR challenges faced by garment workers in Bangladesh – from denied maternity leave and poor menstrual hygiene … Read More »
Strengthening SRHR through Immunisation: Key Vaccines Supporting the Health of Women and Children in Bangladesh
As World Immunisation Week 2025 comes to a close, Share-Net Bangladesh reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) through equitable and timely access to life-saving vaccines. … Read More »
Infographic: COVID-19 effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries
COVID-19 could have a catastrophic effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries. To discuss and debate, an Infographic was published by the Guttmacher Institute on 23rd April … Read More »
Infographic: Child Marriage in Humanitarian Settings in Bangladesh and other South Asian Countries
The Women’s Refugee Commission conducted foundational research, providing some of the first robust evidence of the magnitude and drivers of child marriage across several humanitarian contexts. This infographic features links to … Read More »