Rereading Begum Rokeya’s ‘Oborodh Bashini’

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.

Kamrunnahar Bilkis Kona has been working as a paralegal with BLAST since 2008.

Nine years have passed since Sohagi Jahan Tonu was raped and murdered inside the restricted Cumilla Cantonment on March 20, 2016. The case filed for her murder was supposed to be resolved within 180 days. However, nine years on and there has been no significant progress.

Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.

The frameworks of portrayals of gender-based violence in our local productions have been birthed from the need to give voice to the oppressed Biranganas (war heroines)—as portrayed through several films or dramas throughout the years.

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.

Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.

At 20, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to break free from her past and rewrite her life’s narrative.

Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.

In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.

Rape and other sexual crimes are largely misunderstood because people refuse to understand or fail to understand why they are crimes in the first place.

A very brief discussion of the possible legal steps to be taken by a rape victim are discussed in this piece.

University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.

Dhaka’s bustling streets are both a workplace and a home for 14-year-old Amina.

In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

Young artists have utilised their creativity to address pressing issues such as inequality, gender-based violence, and the need to challenge outdated societal norms. Through their powerful work, they convey a strong commitment to driving change and transforming individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Star Lifestyle caught up with four such female sportspersons who have had their impacts on Bangladesh’s upward journey in global sports.

Marital rape remains unrecognized in Bangladesh, leaving little room for recourse.