Gender-based violence (GBV)

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.

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

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.

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence / 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

Men, lower your gaze and stop judging women

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

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

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.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Bridging evidence gaps to end gender-based violence

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

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.