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 »

From Menstrual Awareness to Reproductive Rights: The Call to Recognise Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Human Right

“It was 1980. My cousin had her first period. My aunt told her husband that their daughter had ‘fallen ill.’ Upon hearing this, my uncle went to the market and returned … 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 »