Author: Shamim Shopno

For many women trapped in abusive marriages, speaking out about dowry-related abuse is already one of the hardest decisions they…

On any given afternoon, Ramna Park fills with life. Children run along shaded paths, parents chat under the trees, and…

There was a time when addiction in Bangladesh was spoken about only when it became unavoidable. Even then, the words…

On any given morning in Bangladesh, women step out into the same rush of traffic, deadlines, and responsibilities as men…

For millions of Bangladeshis, Eid is not complete without going home. It is the season of reunion: mothers waiting with…

A playground that once echoed with children’s voices now carries the rhythm of vendors calling out prices. A skating rink…

The oxygen tube is too thin. It rests under the child’s nose, barely shifting as he struggles to breathe. A…

In a city that rarely pauses, where exhaustion often passes as normal, wellness remains one of the least prioritised aspects…

Financial independence often begins with something simple: a woman earning her own money. But the impact goes far beyond income.…

The queues begin early in the morning. Long before offices open and schools ring their bells, lines of motorcycles, cars…