When humanitarian funding shrinks, it is often women and girls who feel the first and deepest cuts. In the crowded camps of Cox’s Bazar and on the remote island of Bhasan … Read More »

What happens when the quiet backbone of a country’s family planning system suddenly weakens- silently, steadily, and then severely? In Bangladesh, that question is no longer theoretical. It is unfolding across … Read More »

In a country where progress in health policy often hides deep social divides, access to sexual and reproductive health services can still depend on who you are, where you live, and … Read More »

In a country where family planning once meant controlling numbers, Bangladesh is now reframing it as a question of rights, dignity and choice. On October 28, 2025, the government launched its … Read More »

Adolescence is often described as a window of opportunity — but for millions of young people worldwide, it is also a period marked by health risks, stigma and unequal access to … Read More »

When funding dries up overnight and rights are rolled back in silence, the impact is rarely felt in boardrooms — it is felt in clinics, classrooms, and communities. As the world … Read More »

When institutions fail to check power, silence often becomes the loudest voice in the room. But this week, Bangladesh cricket witnessed a rare shift, one that may signal a broader reckoning … Read More »

In locked compounds guarded by barbed wire and fear, thousands of trafficked men and women are being forced to run online scams—while enduring torture, sexual abuse, and forced confinement. A new … Read More »

In the sun-drenched coastal district of Satkhira, Bangladesh, the water that once sustained life has become a source of profound suffering. For women of reproductive age, the beauty of the delta … Read More »

For decades, the biological reality of menstruation has been treated as a whispered secret in the corridors of Indian schools. It is a topic often skipped over in textbooks, hidden behind … Read More »