Progress Marred by Harassment Allegations and Weak Safeguards
Women’s sport in Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in recent years, with national teams gaining international recognition and female athletes emerging as symbols of pride and achievement. However, beneath this progress lies a troubling reality of persistent allegations of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and psychological mistreatment that continue to threaten athletes’ safety and well-being.
259 Children Murdered, 306 Raped in First 7 Months of 2025
Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against children, with alarming increases in murders, sexual assaults and other forms of abuse during the first seven months of 2025, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and child rights organizations.
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