Dhaka, March 9 -- The persistent repression, discrimination, and violence against women in Bangladesh have not only endured but, in some instances, escalated, casting a grim shadow over the purple colour.
Despite concerted efforts from various organizations, including women's rights groups, incidents of sexual harassment continue to plague the lives of women across the country, ranging from unwanted touching to verbal abuse and even rape.
Eminent educationists and rights activists are demanding a social transformation and changes in societal mindsets, particularly within families, to combat early marriages and violence.
These urgent calls for change were voiced on the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrated globally on Friday u...