by Upashana Salam, The Daily Star, Bangladesh – According to a 2003 report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue and UN Population fund, a clear link can be seen “between the increased sexual harassment of Bangladeshi women and their improved economic status, increased mobility and newfound visibility away from the home.” Thus, while we can rejoice the fact that with time more and more women are stepping out of the boundaries of their homes to fulfil their economic and financial needs, we can’t ignore the fact that this freedom comes with a price.
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