THE year 2024 will forever be etched in Bangladesh鈥檚 political history. It marks the fall of an autocratic regime, the victory of the people, and a significant shift in the country鈥檚 political landscape. However, despite this monumental political achievement, the progress in addressing gender-based violence and achieving equality for women remains painfully insufficient. Women鈥檚 rights 鈥� the right to work, move freely, receive equal pay for equal work, and have control over their own bodies 鈥� are still distant dreams in many parts of our society. The burdens of domestic work, childbearing, and social subjugation persist, leaving women far from the equality they deserve.
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