Gender-based violence (GBV)

Abuse of women in agro-industries can no longer be ignored

Enforce labour law for women’s safety and dignity

Psychological violence against women demands legal action

Coercive control impacts a majority of Bangladeshi women

Design Thinking, Innovation and Gender Lab holds workshop on preventing GBV on campuses

The workshop was organised by the Design Thinking, Innovation and Gender Lab of the Department of Women and Gender Studies at University of Dhaka and supported by the HEAT project under the World Bank in collaboration with the University Grants Commission.

How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond

Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.

Violence on women is a byproduct of patriarchy: Shayan

Renowned musician and social activist Farzana Wahid Shayan, known for her bold stance on gender inequality and oppression, has once again raised her voice in response to the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, a wave of brutal incidents, including the rape of eight-year-old Asiya by a relative, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice.

16 Days of Activism / Bridging evidence gaps to end gender-based violence

There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.

Domestic Violence Victims: Back in with abusers as the state fails them

What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

Rape survivors face cruel realities

Sabina, 33, a young professional from Rangpur, tries hard to forget about the horrific day in 2019, when she was raped by her uncle. But even after three years the memory of her ordeal is fresh and has turned her days into a harrowing quest for survival.

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

Domestic Violence Victims: Back in with abusers as the state fails them

What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Rape survivors face cruel realities

Sabina, 33, a young professional from Rangpur, tries hard to forget about the horrific day in 2019, when she was raped by her uncle. But even after three years the memory of her ordeal is fresh and has turned her days into a harrowing quest for survival.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Why do men have reservations about women’s reserved seats?

The patriarchal system gives men the privilege to claim convenience over ensuring women’s security

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Women paint a grim picture of workplaces

It has been 13 years since the High Court gave directives to form sexual harassment complaint committees in the workplace and educational institutions, but there has been little to no progress so far.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

How women's secondary status encourages violence

The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society

September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022

Men, lower your gaze and stop judging women

Men must control their own base instincts instead of policing women's clothing.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

‘Beshya O Bidhushir Golpo’ questions a gender-biassed society

The book contains important research on the type of language used by mainstream media in reporting news of rape, torture, and abuse of women.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Why Bilkis Bano’s rapists should be behind bars

Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

Restricted abortion rights in the US will affect us all

To say that Roe v Wade does not affect us is untrue. It jeopardises women's right to choose all over the world.