Is Sexual and Reproductive Health Only a Women’s Issue?
We Talk About Women’s Reproductive Health. But What About Mens’? While the majority of the population is aware of Menopause which affects women between the age of 45 and 55, many … Read More »
Fake Napkins Are Real Risks: Bangladesh Needs Safer and Affordable Menstrual Products Options
A sanitary pad is not a luxury. For millions of women and girls, it is a basic menstrual health product that can determine whether they attend school, go to work or … Read More »
Thirst, Salinity and SRHR: How Coastal Salinity Is Shaping Women’s Health
A water crisis is rarely just about water. In coastal Bangladesh, a woman walking several kilometres to collect drinking water is also losing time, energy, privacy and, potentially, access to healthcare … Read More »
Turning Young Voices into Real Power: SWOCCHAR Project and NYN Celebrates Youth Day 2026
A youth celebration can be inspiring. But its real value is measured by what happens after the stage is cleared. If young people leave with applause but without skills, opportunities, services … Read More »
Different Contexts, Common Aspirations: Are we prepared to listen to the needs of youths?
A young person in a remote village, a student in Dhaka, and a teenager living in a climate-vulnerable community may have very different lives. Yet they may want remarkably similar things: … Read More »
Aalo Clinic’s AI Integration: Can Bangladesh Make Primary Healthcare Truly Available?
What if a routine health check could prevent a hospital visit months later? And what if that check happened not in a large hospital, but in a neighbourhood clinic or through … Read More »
From Slums to Factory Floors: Youth Volunteers Are Bringing SRHR Closer to Urban Women
A woman working a 10-hour shift in a garment factory may know that she needs contraception. She may even know where a pharmacy is. But knowing that a service exists and … Read More »
A Click, A Threat, A Lifetime of Trauma: Rising Crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh
A smartphone can open doors to education, healthcare, employment, and opportunity. But for many women in Bangladesh, it can also become a gateway to fear. Technology has transformed everyday life, yet … Read More »
The First Defence for Every Child: Is Bangladesh Doing Enough to Raise Awareness about Breastfeeding?
Every year, World Breastfeeding Week reminds the world of a simple truth. A mother’s breast milk is often called a baby’s “first vaccine” because it provides the earliest protection against infection … Read More »
Your Story Matters: UNFPA Bangladesh Launches International Youth Day Writing Competition
Every generation leaves its mark through stories. Some stories inspire change, while others challenge society to listen. This International Youth Day, UNFPA Bangladesh is inviting young people across the country to … Read More »