A Stethoscope and a Vision: A Worthy Recognition for Dr. Halida Akhter

In a momentous ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conferred the prestigious Begum Rokeya Padak 2023 upon five remarkable women for their outstanding contributions to … Read More »

MommyKidz: One-stop Digital Healthcare Companion for Bangladeshi Parents

In a rapidly changing landscape of nuclear families in Bangladesh, the journey of pregnancy and parenting often comes with its unique set of challenges. With the traditional support system of extended … Read More »

Feminist Edge: A Professional Development Programme for Gender Trainers

In a world striving for gender equality and sustainable development, there’s a groundbreaking initiative that’s redefining the landscape of gender training. “Feminist Edge” is a six-month certificate programme offered by KIT … Read More »

Beyond the Basics of SRHR: A Vision for Comprehensive Adolescent Care in Bangladesh

Amidst the growing significance of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescents in Bangladesh, a critical roundtable discussion was convened on September 20, 2023. Organized by RHSTEP and Prothom … Read More »

Empowering Youth through Mobile Apps: Accessing Accurate SRHR Knowledge

In today’s digital age, mobile health (mHealth) applications are playing a pivotal role in providing easily accessible and comprehensive healthcare information. While a multitude of health-related apps exist, one area where … Read More »

Mud Stain on the Los Blancos: Three Real Madrid youth players arrested over sexual video with minor

A recent development has sent shockwaves through the world of Spanish soccer, as three Real Madrid youth players were arrested on Thursday for their alleged involvement in distributing a sexual video … Read More »

Stitching Broken Spirits: The Unsung Warrior Who Nursed Biranganas Back to Hope

In the realm of public health, few names carry as much weight and admiration as that of Dr. Halida Hanum Akhter. This distinguished physician and public health legend graciously granted us … Read More »

Empowerment and Unity: Toward an Inclusive Society Free from Repression

Collaborative efforts between government and non-government organisations are pivotal in addressing women’s oppression, sexual harassment, and child marriage. Urgent calls for social resistance and a unified movement underscore the need for … Read More »

Unveiling SRHR: Embracing Rights and Realities of the Adolescents of Bangladesh

No matter one’s age, gender, color, or other characteristics, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) embodies the fundamental right to control one’s sexual and reproductive aspects. Due to their lack of knowledge … Read More »

The Triumph of Transformation: Sagarika’s Historic Win as a Transgender Councillor

At the heart of Rajshahi, history was made when Sultana Ahmed, known as Sagarika, shattered barriers to becoming the country’s first transgender councillor. Her resounding victory in the recent City Corporation … Read More »