Dhaka Fertility Expo-2025: The First National Conference to Tackle Infertility in Bangladesh
Dhaka is set to host the country’s first-ever national-level fertility event — Dhaka Fertility Expo 2025, aimed at bridging the significant gap in infertility care and awareness in Bangladesh. Organised by … Read More »
Bangladesh Tops South Asia in Gender Parity: Ranks 24th Globally, Making It the Only South Asian Nation in the Global Top 50
In a region still grappling with deep-rooted gender disparities, Bangladesh has once again stood out. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2025, Bangladesh ranks 24th globally, making … 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 »
Being a Father vs Being a Dad: Understanding Fatherhood and Its Impact on Young Men’s SRHR in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, fatherhood is often seen as a symbol of authority and responsibility. A recent nationwide study titled “Understanding fatherhood and its implications on the lives of male youth in Bangladesh” … Read More »
Share-Net International Annual Members Meeting 2025: A Decade of Impact and a Future of Possibility
Share-Net Bangladesh invites all members and partners to join the final Share-Net International Annual Members Meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025, as the global SRHR knowledge community gathers online to reflect, … Read More »
No Excuse for Silence: The Fight Against Cyber Violence Must Begin Now
The UNDP and The Daily Star recently brought together a powerful group of experts, activists, and policymakers in a roundtable titled “Scanning the Horizon: Addressing Cyber Violence against Women and Youth … Read More »
A New Milestone In Battle Against AIDS: CRISPR-based Gene Editing Successfully Removed HIV-Like Virus from Primates
A single injection of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy has successfully and safely removed SIV—an HIV-like virus—from the genomes of non-human primates, according to a new study by researchers at the Lewis … Read More »
Accelerating Urban WASH: Experts Emphasised on Achieving Gender-Inclusive WASH in Urban Missed Communities
WaterAid Bangladesh, in partnership with The Daily Star, hosted a roundtable titled “Accelerating Gender-Inclusive Urban WASH: A Call for Action” on March 11, 2025. The event brought together experts, policymakers, development … Read More »
ActionAid’s “Rising Stars” Returns: A Stage for Bangladesh’s Youth to Share Their Impact Stories
ActionAid Bangladesh has announced a call for submissions for the 5th edition of its flagship publication, Rising Stars. This initiative aims to spotlight the transformative journeys of young individuals across Bangladesh … Read More »
Too Fancy, Too Risky: Experts Warn Against Scented Sanitary Pads Amid Menstrual Health Crisis in Bangladesh
At a recent roundtable organised by Prothom Alo in collaboration with Senora and the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh (OGSB), medical professionals raised urgent concerns about the use of fragranced … Read More »
