No Excuse for Silence: The Fight Against Cyber Violence Must Begin Now
The UNDP and The Daily Star recently brought together a powerful group of experts, activists, and policymakers in a roundtable titled “Scanning the Horizon: Addressing Cyber Violence against Women and Youth … Read More »
A New Milestone In Battle Against AIDS: CRISPR-based Gene Editing Successfully Removed HIV-Like Virus from Primates
A single injection of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy has successfully and safely removed SIV—an HIV-like virus—from the genomes of non-human primates, according to a new study by researchers at the Lewis … Read More »
Accelerating Urban WASH: Experts Emphasised on Achieving Gender-Inclusive WASH in Urban Missed Communities
WaterAid Bangladesh, in partnership with The Daily Star, hosted a roundtable titled “Accelerating Gender-Inclusive Urban WASH: A Call for Action” on March 11, 2025. The event brought together experts, policymakers, development … Read More »
ActionAid’s “Rising Stars” Returns: A Stage for Bangladesh’s Youth to Share Their Impact Stories
ActionAid Bangladesh has announced a call for submissions for the 5th edition of its flagship publication, Rising Stars. This initiative aims to spotlight the transformative journeys of young individuals across Bangladesh … Read More »
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 »
Is It Too Old To Be a Mother After 35? Navigating The Myths And Realities Around “Geriatric Pregnancy”
In Bangladesh and beyond, a woman choosing to become pregnant after the age of 35 often finds herself walking a tightrope of stigma, medical caution, and unsolicited opinions. Referred to in … Read More »
Abortion, Rights, and Realities: SRHM Calls for Global Evidence on Abortion Rights and Equity
In a world where access to safe abortion continues to be a political and humanitarian flashpoint, Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) has issued a timely call for papers that could … Read More »
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 »
Youth Conclave 2025 by Plan Intl. Bangladesh: Youth Should Take Charge to Build a Better Bangladesh
In the fight against child marriage and lack of reproductive health knowledge, the youth of Bangladesh has been taking the lead for almost two decade. Recently “Youth Conclave 2025” conference jointly … Read More »