Dhaka, March 1 -- Recent studies reveal that 80 per cent of women in garment factories, 74 per cent of female students in educational institutions, 94 per cent of women using public transport, and 68 per cent of women on online platforms have experienced some form of violence or harassment in Bangladesh.
In response to this urgent issue, the European Union and BRAC have officially launched the SHIKHA project at an inception event held at the Renaissance Hotel, Dhaka on Thursday, 27 February 2025. This initiative aims to create safer public and private spaces by strengthening prevention and response mechanisms against gender-based violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.
The event was graced by H. E. Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head o...