Today is International Women's Day. For women who are pregnant, or recovering, or simply unwell, every delay carries real risk -- for Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi host community women alike. Over 80% of Rohingya women surveyed show symptoms of depression. Bangladeshi women in Cox’s Bazar are feeling it too -- overcrowded facilities, shrinking income opportunities, rising prices, and shared services buckling under pressure. International Women's Day has been with us for over a century -- over 100 years of resistance and the demand for rights.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 08, 2026 08:05 UTC