sexual harrassment

Women still unsafe at work

Why is it taking so long to implement High Court directive to stop sexual harassment?

Women paint a grim picture of workplaces

It has been 13 years since the High Court gave directives to form sexual harassment complaint committees in the workplace and educational institutions, but there has been little to no progress so far.

The Vogue Behind Loose and Flowy Dresses

Modest and fashion might be two words seldom put together, but changing global perspectives made its popularity a reality. It is by no means a new idea, as people, and women, who preferred to dress modestly have always been around, but the idea to cater to this growing population specifically is only just catching on. Some choose it to comply with religious practices, others for simple personal preference; however, modest fashion is not about the hijab or headscarf alone. It relates to anyone who is partial to loose, flowy clothes, often in multiple layers, like capes, wraps and loose jackets, with the intention of not displaying the shape of their bodies prominently.

CU student sexual assault: 2 perpetrators identified

The Chittagong University (CU) administration and police have identified two persons in the case filed over sexually assaulting a female student at the Chittagong University campus on the night of July 17.

74 children raped in February: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad has said there were 337 reports of torture and sexual violence against women and girls in February.

Sexual Harassment at Dhaka Commerce College / Threats in the name of investigation: Mahila Parishad

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad yesterday slammed the delay in releasing the probe body‘s report on the investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against Saidur Rahman, chairperson of Bangla department of Dhaka Commerce College.

'Sexual harassment': Women rights group demands probe against commerce college teacher

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) demands investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against the chairman of Bangla Department of Dhaka Commerce College.

Stalked, schoolgirl takes her own life

A 15-year-old schoolgirl has allegedly died by suicide following harassment by a stalker in Pirojpur’s Bhandaria upazila.

Nusrat Murder: Key accused confesses role

Umme Sultana Poppy, a key accused in the murder case of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi, confessed to have called Nusrat to the rooftop moments before she was set ablaze, said police.

April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019

If I reject your proposal, will you let me live?

Her death has sent out a clarion call. But we don't know how long it'll take for the call to make a veritable change. How long the call will keep blaring in the air. Our hearts remain suffused with questions.

April 14, 2019
April 14, 2019

Setting Nusrat Afire: Brutality followed meet with Siraj

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was set on fire two days after detained Sonagazi madrasa principal Siraj Ud Doula gave a directive to some of his followers when they visited him in Feni district jail, investigators said yesterday.

December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018

171 students abused by teachers, 2 of them committed suicide from Jan to Nov: ASK

A total of 171 students are abused by teachers at different educational institutions from January to November this year and among them two students take their lives, according to a study of human rights organisation Ain o Shalish Kendra.

February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018

Jatrabari school teacher held over ‘sexual harassment’

Law enforcers arrest a schoolteacher after a case was filed against him on charge of sexually harassing a student in Jatrabari of Dhaka.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Dirty words, perverted minds

On my way from Moghbazar to Farmgate this afternoon, when I was stuck in a jam packed Panthapath road opposite to Bashundhara City shopping mall, I suddenly heard them saying those dirty words.

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

BACK TO THE DARK AGES

In the last few weeks, there seemed to form a large divide between people, both offline and online.

May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015

Sexual assault: An everyday tale (video)

Woman are subjected to sexual harassment daily.They tell stories of the everyday harassment they face on the streets, in public places and at work regardless of age or class.

April 18, 2015
April 18, 2015

Sexual harassment: Protests flood Facebook, Twitter

On the fourth day following the ruthless and inhuman sexual harassment on women at TSC on Pahela Baishakh, the social media continue to be flooded with protests from users, condemning the heinous act.

April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015

Bangladesh High Court orders probe into sexual assault during Pahela Baishakh celebration

The High Court directs the authorities concerned to investigate the incidents of sexual assault on women on the Dhaka University campus on Tuesday evening during the Pahela Baishakh celebration.

April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015

BCL suspends 5 activists over assault at JU

Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of ruling Awami League, suspended five of its leaders and activists of Jahangirnagar University unit on charge of physically assaulting an indigenous student.

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