Why 1 in 4 Bangladeshi Teen Girls Becomes a Mother: Unsafe Pregnancy Has Become The Second-Worst Reason For Youth Mortality
In Bangladesh, adolescents and young adults aged 10 to 24 form nearly a quarter of the population — a critical demographic for the country’s future. Yet a new study by icddr,b … Read More »
Bangladesh’s Population Now At 175.7 Million: UNFPA Unveils SWOP 2025, With Youth and Reproductive Rights in Focus
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released its flagship annual report, State of World Population (SWOP) 2025, estimating Bangladesh’s population at 175.7 million. The report, launched in Dhaka, sheds light … Read More »
Bangladesh’s PSTC Joins IPPF as Full Member: Marking a Major Milestone in Global SRHR Network
The Population Services and Training Center (PSTC) has officially joined the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) as a full member. The decision was finalised at the IPPF Board meeting held in … Read More »
Tajumuddin Tragedy: Political Gang Allegedly Raped a Wife After Torturing Her Husband
In a disturbing incident in Tajumuddin upazila, Bhola, a housewife was allegedly gang‑raped early Sunday morning after her husband was detained and beaten overnight. The horrifying events involving local political activists … Read More »
Global Symposium to Spotlight Climate Justice, SRHR, and Gender Equality
The world is at a critical juncture where the climate crisis, demographic shifts, and deep-rooted gender inequalities are intersecting more visibly than ever. Recognising this urgent reality, the United Nations Population … Read More »
5 Arrested For Cumilla Rape Case: “That woman truly a victim of barbaric violence,” said Police
Police in Cumilla have arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged gang rape and circulation of explicit video content involving a 25-year-old woman in Muradnagar upazila. The incident occurred on … Read More »
A Decade Remembered, A Future Reimagined: Reflections from the Share-Net International Annual Memebers Meeting 2025
On the evening of June 26, 2025, we at Share-Net Bangladesh proudly joined our global colleagues for the final Annual Members Meeting (AMM) of Share-Net International under its current funding cycle. … Read More »
One in Four Married Girls in Bangladesh Becomes Pregnant Before 18: The Reproductive Toll of Child Marriage in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the numbers paint a grim picture. A recent UN report reveals that 51 percent of Bangladeshi girls are married before they turn 18, making the country the highest in … Read More »
8 in 10 Women in Bangladesh Face Intimate Partner Violence: Barishal and Khulna Top National Domestic Violence Rates
In a country where nearly 8 in every 10 women face violence within their own homes, the silence around intimate partner violence (IPV) is deafening. A recent survey by the Bangladesh … Read More »
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 »