New Delhi, June 28 -- Across South Asia, as women contribute to social and political movements and make significant strides, they also face resistance.

Women's voices often trigger the patriarchal power structures in all the dynamics of society, whether religious, social, or political. In this context, Bangladesh offers a compelling case study of how progress triggers backlash and what it reveals about the broader dynamics across the region.

In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed a resurgence of resistance to feminist organizing and state-led initiatives supporting women's rights, such as the aggressive reaction to the Recommendations placed by the Interim Government's Reform Commission on Women's Affairs.

These efforts have been me...