A Game-Changer or a New Question Mark? “Adam” – The First Male Contraceptive Implant That Lasts Two Years
A promising breakthrough in male contraception has sparked global conversations around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). A non-hormonal male contraceptive implant, dubbed Adam, has demonstrated success in preventing sperm … Read More »
No Equality, No Empowerment: Why Undermining Gender Equality Hurts Everyone
At a time when Bangladesh is making strides in economic growth, some alarming narratives are taking root—narratives that challenge the very idea of gender equality. What used to be a foundational … Read More »
Bangladesh’s Next Frontier: From Medium Development to Meaningful Progress
Bangladesh has inched forward in the 2023 Human Development Index (HDI), now ranked 130th among 193 countries. Yet, beneath this statistical pat on the back lies a persistent reality: the country … Read More »
From Margins to Movement: Milestones of Inclusion and Resilience
In a country where gender norms have long shaped social and institutional systems, the journey of the Hijra community in Bangladesh, from the margins of society toward recognition and inclusion, has … Read More »
A True Friend Indeed: Canada gives $272m to Bangladesh and Indo-Pacific Amidst USAID’s Fund Cut
Canada is supporting projects that will focus on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls, along with improved access to inclusive education and skills training. Canada … Read More »
Guardians of Labour and Life: Why Skilled Midwives Are Key to Safe Motherhood in Bangladesh
Each year on May 5, the world marks the International Day of the Midwife—a moment to honour the quiet strength of women who save lives in delivery rooms, crisis zones, and … Read More »
Another Day, Another Obstacle: Writ Filed Challenging Legality of Women Affairs Reform Commission’s Recommendations
The Women Affairs Reform Commission submits its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on 19 April 2025. Photo: PID A Supreme Court lawyer has … Read More »
5 SRHR Challenges Faced by Garment Workers in Bangladesh
In the spirit of International Labour Day, Share-Net Bangladesh is spotlighting the five pressing SRHR challenges faced by garment workers in Bangladesh – from denied maternity leave and poor menstrual hygiene … Read More »
From Risk to Resilience: Bhutan Launches PrEP to Protect High-Risk Communities From HIV
In a bold step to strengthen its fight against HIV/AIDS, Bhutan has rolled out Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – a daily oral medication proven to significantly lower the risk of contracting HIV. … Read More »
Audacity of Equality: Hefazat’s Call to Scrap Women’s Reform Sparks Alarming Setback for SRHR in Bangladesh
On 3 May 2025, Hefazat-e-Islam staged a massive rally in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan, calling for the immediate abolition of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, igniting concern among women’s rights advocates, policy … Read More »
