gender-based violence against women

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.

April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025

How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond

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

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.