Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
International Women’s Day highlights progress, but safety remains a crisis in Bangladesh. Weak law enforcement, victim-blaming, and moral policing enable violence. Real change demands stronger laws, faster justice, safer spaces, and an end to impunity for harassers.
In 2025 Dhaka, heroism is redefined—harassing women earns public praise while real courage is silenced. Morality policing thrives, overshadowing justice. Fear replaces freedom, leaving true heroes unheard as society rewards those enforcing oppression instead of challenging it.
I am only asking—have we stopped standing by women?
Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
50 percent of women avoid online activity or hide their identities on social media due to safety concerns.
Paritosh touched the girls inappropriately and even tried to touch their private areas
Isn't there any good news? Of course, there is. But good news doesn't make headlines.
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
International Women’s Day highlights progress, but safety remains a crisis in Bangladesh. Weak law enforcement, victim-blaming, and moral policing enable violence. Real change demands stronger laws, faster justice, safer spaces, and an end to impunity for harassers.
In 2025 Dhaka, heroism is redefined—harassing women earns public praise while real courage is silenced. Morality policing thrives, overshadowing justice. Fear replaces freedom, leaving true heroes unheard as society rewards those enforcing oppression instead of challenging it.
I am only asking—have we stopped standing by women?
Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
50 percent of women avoid online activity or hide their identities on social media due to safety concerns.
Paritosh touched the girls inappropriately and even tried to touch their private areas
Isn't there any good news? Of course, there is. But good news doesn't make headlines.
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
A female student of Jagannath University has alleged that she has been threatened with death and expulsion from the university after accusing a teacher of sexual harassment
