Violence against women (VAW) is a global phenomenon in both developed and developing countries. Many women suffer from controlling behaviors, physical, economic, emotional and sexual violence, causing physical and mental harm. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called upon member countries to establish systems for data collection and analysis of national VAW indicators and other methodological standards by 2015. Through this survey, Bangladesh has become one of the pioneers in measuring VAW through the rigorous efforts of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Statistics and Informatics Division (SID). The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by global leaders in September 2015, highlight the importance of statistics on VAW. In the past, lack of time series data on VAW has impeded monitoring of trends and the design of appropriate policies and programs in Bangladesh. The 2015 VAW survey is essential for addressing the scarcity of data on VAW in Bangladesh.