49% of Women in Bangladesh Face Physical, Mental, and Sexual Violence: Study

A study by Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) found that 49% of women from various professions experienced physical, mental, and sexual violence.

90% of women reported facing harassment at work and in public transport, but faced obstacles in complaining due to public shame and authorities’ indifference.
The study, conducted in Rajshahi and Gazipur, surveyed 311 men and women, including students, garment workers, and transport sector workers.
The data showed that women in Gazipur experienced high rates of mental (63%), verbal (63%), physical (45%), sexual (30%), and socio-economic (23%) violence.
In Rajshahi, women reported high rates of verbal (87%), physical (52%), mental (27%), sexual (18%), and socio-economic (6%) violence.
36% of women reported being harassed on digital platforms.
The study recommends awareness programs, removing social and cultural barriers, building trust among victims, and proper law enforcement to prevent violence.

Source: Prothom Alo