Dhaka, May 9 -- Oxfam in Bangladesh on Friday said they are "deeply concerned" by the recent surge in disinformation, misogynistic rhetoric and public attacks targeting women and feminist voices which are against advancing gender justice in Bangladesh.

"What we are witnessing is not a debate-it is a backlash. Derogatory language, public shaming, and threats directed at women and those advocating for their rights go far beyond criticism," Oxfam said in a statement.

Oxfam urged all stakeholders to ensure a respectful and fact-based public dialogue, to protect those facing threats, and to reaffirm our collective duty to uphold rights.

"Women's rights are not up for negotiation.

Liberation must be feminist-or it is not liberation at all,"...