16 Days of Activism against GBV under the theme "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls calls for urgent action.

We wanted Edesh-Ekal to say something to all citizens and at the same time to maintain a strong focus on women and their problems

Domestic violence in Bangladesh leaves girls with lasting trauma, weak legal protection, and harmful cultural pressures, revealing systemic failures that endanger children and mothers while highlighting urgent needs for enforcement reform, community responsibility, and support.

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

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.

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.

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their creativity to address pressing issues such as inequality, gender-based violence, and the need to challenge outdated societal norms.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.

Star Lifestyle speaks to some of the women athletes of Bangladesh who are role models for countless young girls across the country.

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

When it comes to violence against women, we make a conscious choice and turn all our focus on sexual violence.