Fresh Anonna, the feminine hygiene brand of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has installed sanitary napkin vending machines in madrasahs across Bangladesh to improve access to menstrual hygiene products for female students.
Launched in March 2026, the initiative allows students to purchase sanitary napkins at affordable prices whenever needed. Alongside the vending machines, Fresh Anonna is also conducting menstrual hygiene awareness sessions at participating institutions with support from medical professionals, according to a statement.
The company has so far installed vending machines in seven madrasahs, providing access to thousands of female students. It plans to gradually expand the initiative to more educational institutions and workplaces.
Barrister Tasnim Mostafa, director of Meghna Group of Industries, said the initiative aims to ensure easier access to menstrual hygiene products while creating a safer and more supportive environment for female students.
She said menstruation is a natural biological process and improving awareness and access to hygiene products is important for protecting women’s health, dignity and confidence.
The madrasahs where vending machines have been installed include Madinatul Ulum Model Institute Women’s Kamil Madrasah, Darunnazat Siddikia Kamil Madrasah, Al Faruk Girls Dakhil Madrasah, Serajnagar Ummul Qura Madrasah, Adarsha Islami Mission Mohila Kamil Madrasah and Nibras Madrasah.
The awareness sessions cover menstrual hygiene practices, personal cleanliness during menstruation and common myths and misconceptions surrounding periods, with medical professionals conducting the discussions.
