When Progress Fails to Protect: The Quiet Crisis of Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh often presents a story of progress. Women lead the nation’s politics, drive its garment industry, and shape its social movements. Yet behind this narrative lies a stubborn and painful truth. … Read More »
The Quiet Crisis: Understanding Adolescent Motherhood in Bangladesh
In the bustling rural heartlands of Bangladesh, a quiet but profound shift is taking place. For decades, the nation has grappled with one of the highest adolescent fertility rates in South … Read More »
Seven Partners, One Mission: Youth Share-Net Begins a New Chapter for SRHR in Bangladesh
When conversations turn to the future of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Bangladesh, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: young people can no longer remain on the sidelines. … Read More »
Living Together, Not Apart: Why Peaceful Coexistence Matters More Than Ever
On 4 March 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/269, proclaiming 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. The resolution emphasises the role of Member States and … Read More »
The Theory of Menopause in Bangladesh: It’s Not Just Another Biological Change
Menopause is often described as the moment a woman’s menstrual cycle ends. However, it is far more than that in the actual sense. It is a severe physical, emotional, and social … Read More »
A Sanctuary in the Chaos: Redesigning the First Response to Sexual Assault
For decades, the emergency room has been a place of harsh fluorescent lights, barking intercoms, and clinical efficiency. For a survivor of sexual assault, this environment often feels less like a … Read More »
The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education: International Day of Education 2026
On 24 January, UNESCO leads the world in celebrating the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme “The power of youth in co-creating education.” This global celebration highlights how young … Read More »
From Silence to Screening: Putting Testicular and Prostate Health on the Map
For too long, men’s reproductive health has been cloaked in embarrassment and avoidance, yet testicular and prostate health are essential parts of overall well-being, not topics to be hidden in hushed … Read More »
From Silent Killer to Preventable Disease: The Rise of the HPV Vaccine
For much of the 20th century, cervical cancer was a silent killer. It arrived late, spread quietly and took hundreds of thousands of lives each year, mostly women who had little … Read More »
The Fourth Trimester: The Months We Forget Mothers
Childbirth is often treated as the finish line. The baby is born, the danger has passed, congratulations are offered, and life is expected to return to normal. However, the most fragile … Read More »