Adolescent bodily integrity and freedom from violence in Dhaka, Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the use of violence is a common method of discipline. Parental physical punishment is sanctioned by culture and values. The use of violence is not only practised at homes but also perpetuated in many educational institutions as well.

Physical violence against girls and women is particularly common in Bangladesh and is closely linked to the low status assigned to them. Adolescent girls face a plethora of other forms of violence such as verbal abuse and harassment, physical violence and sexual violence.

Suggested citation

Alam, F., Rashid, S., Camfield, L., Sultan, M., Farzana, M., Zafar, A., Hossain, R. and Muz, J. (2019) 'Adolescent bodily integrity and freedom from violence in Dhaka, Bangladesh.' Policy Note. London: Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence. (https://www.gage.odi.org/publication/adolescent-bodily-integrity-and-freedom-from-violence-in-dhaka-bangladesh/)