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30 August 2023
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“Gender-Based Violence against Female Sex Workers and Transgender” and “Online violence and E-services in Bangladesh" studies we

“Gender-Based Violence against Female Sex Workers and Transgender” and “Online violence and E-services in Bangladesh" studies were revealed.

Dhaka, 30 August 2023 – Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu) ... Read more

17 August 2023
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world Humanitarian Day 2023

Empowering Lives in the Rohingya Refugee Camps: Stories of Resilience and Hope on World Humanitarian Day

In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, silent forces have been quietly shaping destinies and kindling rays of hope - they are the... Read more

12 August 2023
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Youth Day

Empowering Change: Aslam Shah's Journey of Transformation in the Rohingya Refugee Camp

In the heart of the world's largest Rohingya Refugee Camp in Cox's Bazar, a 20-year-old named Aslam Shah stands as a beacon of change,... Read more

12 August 2023
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The inspiring story of two 16-year-old girls, Afroza Jannat and Tanjila Akta, true heroes in their community.

Celebrating Youth Day: The Unstoppable Spirit of Young Changemakers

On this special day, we celebrate the incredible strength and aspirations of countless young individuals who confront challenges with unwavering... Read more

20 June 2023
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Midwife Nasrin Khatun worked at a UNFPA-supported hospital during Cyclone Mocha in Bangladesh.

Birth in Crisis: The Life-Saving Services of Midwives in the Rohingya Refugee Camps

With the support of the Government of Australia and the Government of Bangladesh, UNFPA remains committed to reaching even the most remote areas and... Read more

4 June 2023
Press Release
National dialogue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene brings all stakeholders together to accelerate nation’s efforts to eradicate m

National dialogue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene brings all stakeholders together to accelerate nation’s efforts to eradicate menstrual poverty in Bangladesh

Dhaka, 4 June 2023 - The National Dialogue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene was organized by the Local Government Division, Ministry of Local... Read more

30 May 2023
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The story of Moni sheds light on the challenges that young girls in underserved areas encounter when it comes to their menstrual

Managing Menstruation in Urban Slums: Insights from Moni Akter's Experience in Dhaka

"At home, we can't really talk about it much," Moni says of menstrual taboos. I'm glad to discuss such matters with my mum. But I... Read more

28 May 2023
Press Release
UNFPA Celebrates World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 in Cox’s Bazar

UNFPA Celebrates World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 in Cox’s Bazar

Sunday, 28 May, 2023 - Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh – On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, recurring annually on Sunday 28th of May, the... Read more

28 May 2023
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Menstrual Hygiene Management Day

Beyond Access: Why Menstrual Hygiene Management is Essential to Women's Empowerment

The stories of both Dipa and Sadia demonstrate the diverse needs of women when it comes to menstrual hygiene management and by providing menstrual... Read more

26 May 2023
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Triumph over Adversity: Moyna Bibi's Success in Fighting Vesicovaginal Fistula

Triumph over Adversity: Moyna Bibi's Success in Fighting Vesicovaginal Fistula

Moyna's journey serves as a testament to the struggles faced by vesicovaginal fistula patients in Bangladesh. Through the efforts of UNFPA and... Read more

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