Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.
Over 78 percent of women in Bangladesh have experienced technology-facilitated violence against women (TF-VAW), reveals a new study by NETZ Bangladesh.
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?
Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.
While violence against women in general is prevalent across the country, the situation is worse on all fronts for indigenous women.
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which remains a global curse. According to United Nations (UN) data, 1 in 3 women and girls ...
A young girl suffers serious burn injuries as miscreants allegedly set her on fire at Birpur in Narsingdi district town.
A schoolgirl is indiscriminately hacked by a stalker for refusing his “love proposal” in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar.
In April last year, the “two-finger test” on rape victims was banned by the High Court of Bangladesh stating it had no scientific or legal basis. Rights activists have long been insisting that the “two-finger test” was irrational and tantamount to a second rape of the victim.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday put emphasis on creating awareness in the society to eliminate discriminations and violence against women.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the country’s womenfolk to achieve power with their own ability as the government has ensured their equal opportunities in various sectors to empower them.
More than 40 percent people in Bangladesh consider physical abuse to be the only form of violence against women, according to a Brac study.
Despite various preventive measures by government and non-government organisations, violence against women in Bangladesh shows little sign of decreasing.
According to a report by Prothom Alo, 97 percent of these cases filed in five tribunals in Dhaka district, over the last 15 years, ended up with no conviction. Some cases described in the report are disturbing and constitute absolute examples of why justice delayed is justice denied.
