Silent Cries Under Our Watchful(!) Eyes: Paedophilia Posing Threat to Child Safety and Sexual Rights
Do you remember the hauntingly beautiful film Ghetuputro Komola by Humayun Ahmed? Behind its lyrical storytelling and period drama aesthetics, the film carried a chilling undertone—a subtle but sharp portrayal of … 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 »
Justice Delayed Is Becoming Justice Abandoned: Backlog of Gender-Based Violence Cases Paints Grim Picture of SRHR in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence remains painfully out of reach—often for years. Despite legal provisions mandating that trials under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act … 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 »
Don’t Stay Silent While Roads Are Violent: How Women Can Stay Safe from Sexual Harassment While Traveling During Holidays
Every year, especially during Eid, Puja, or winter holidays, women and girls in Bangladesh face not just the chaos of travel—but a deeper, silent threat: sexual harassment in public transport. From … Read More »
Less Budget Means Less Investment: A Critical Look at Bangladesh’s FY2025–26 Health and Education Allocation
The proposed national budget for FY2025–26 has promised a shift in focus—from physical infrastructure to people-centered sectors like health, education, and governance. But a closer look reveals that this promise barely … Read More »
Innovating SRHR Solutions for the Missed Outs: AdSEARCH by icddr,b Shared Groundbreaking Study Findings at National Seminar
In a country where nearly 36 million adolescents navigate life amid taboos and limited access to sexual and reproductive health services, a powerful seminar held at icddr,b’s Sasakawa Auditorium on June … 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 »