“We will be the generation that will inspire gender equality to the future generations,” Sudipto Mukherjee
The United Nations Bangladesh celebrated International Women’s Day 2020 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center on 5th March, Thursday. Participants from different parts of the country arrived to attend the celebration. Focusing … Read More »
A day in the life of a woman in this city
Navigating through rising sexual harassment For a girl or a woman living in Dhaka city, the possibility of being sexually harassed is a reality she has lived with from a very … Read More »
We must develop a circle of protection around rape survivors
In a highly publicised case earlier this year, the police apprehended a “serial rapist” named Mojnu for the alleged rape of a Dhaka University student. Later he confessed to having raped … Read More »
74 children raped in February: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad
337 instances of violence against women last month Bangladesh Mahila Parishad today said there were 337 reports of torture and sexual violence against women and girls in February. At least 114 … Read More »
2 to die for raping, murdering 5-year-olds
The attacks took place over a year ago A Dhaka court has sentenced two people to death in a case filed over the rape and murder of two five-year-old girls in … Read More »
Man lands in jail for torturing wife
He left for speaking at a religious congregation after breaking her hands following altercation over dowry. An Islamic cleric who often gives speech against dowry and torture of women at various … Read More »
No country is free from child sexual abuse, exploitation, UN’s top rights forum hears
Child sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and the use of children in prostitution “are a reality in all parts of the world”, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday. In a report to Member … Read More »
World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls
Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a milestone in advancing equal rights – violence against women and girls is not only common, but widely accepted, a … Read More »
Madrasa girl raped, killed in B’baria
She was killed after being raped, family and locals said Asma Akter Amena was last seen alive when her friend brought fresh cloths to the shower. A short while after, her … Read More »
Sexual Harassment: Dozen allegations against RU teacher
Thirteen students of Rajshahi University filed complaints of sexual harassment against a teacher yesterday. The complaints were filed with the sexual harassment prevention cell against Dr Md Amirul Momanin Chowdhury, professor … Read More »
