Three in Four Bangladeshi Women Face Violence by Partners: BBS

A new survey reveals that 76% of women in Bangladesh have experienced some form of violence by their husbands or intimate partners, with 49% facing it in the past year alone.The Violence Against Women Survey 2024, conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and UNFPA, is the largest of its kind in the country, providing detailed insights into the prevalence, patterns, and impact of gender-based violence at a event on Monday.Key Findings:* 54% of women reported physical or sexual abuse by husbands in their lifetime.* 60% of sexual violence survivors faced repeated abuse last year.* Violence persisted during pregnancy: 7.2% experienced physical and 5.3% sexual violence.* 15% of women aged 15+ faced physical violence from non-partners; 2.2% experienced sexual violence.* 8.3% experienced technology-facilitated abuse, including sexual blackmail and image misuse.* 62% of survivors never disclosed the violence.Barriers to Help:* Only 14.5% sought medical assistance.* Only 7.4% of women abused ...

• 13 Oct 2025