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Suicide prevention in Bangladesh: The current state and the way forward
Khan Anisur Rahman,Arendse Najuwa,Ratele Kopano 한국사회복지학회 2021 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.15 No.1
Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) call to adopt a national action plan on suicide, Bangladesh is yet to respond proactively to prevent this serious public health problem. The existing government and non-government prevention interventions are very limited, segmented and almost invisible. Suicide (including attempted suicide) is currently a criminal offense under the Bangladeshi legal framework. The aim of this paper is to propose a framing toward a national suicide prevention action plan in Bangladesh based on a situational analysis of local existing suicide prevention interventions. International policy documents, empirical and review works, and legal documents that speak to suicide interventions were reviewed. Critical analysis of these interventions suggests that Bangladesh should prioritize the adoption of a multi-sectoral suicide prevention action plan. The issue of decriminalization suicide should be carefully considered and policies harmonized before adopting the plan. Obtaining commitment from the policymakers to launch such intervention may be challenging. Considering the seriousness of the problem, Bangladeshi policymakers should be proactive in adopting a suicide prevention action plan. Neighboring countries provide useful lessons of the implementation measures that may assist with developing a suicide prevention action plan.
Anisur Rahman KHAN 이화여자대학교 아시아여성학센터 2015 Asian Journal of Women's Studies(AJWS) Vol.21 No.3
This article examines the coping strategies and help-seeking practices of women victims of domestic violence perpetrated by their husbands in rural Bangladesh. By drawing on 39 semi-structured in-depth interviews, conducted in eight rural settings in Netrokona and Mymensingh districts, it was found that the abused women tried to cope with domestic violence in many ways. Making their marriages work at any cost was their prime motivation in coping with violence. Moreover, they tolerated domestic violence because they were concerned about their own future and that of their children. At times, some women spoke back to their husbands. In extreme cases, some left the abusive relationships. With regard to helpseeking, they largely sought assistance from informal networks, such as parents, relatives, neighbors, community leaders and community-based NGOs and only a few sought formal support from legal and institutional agencies. It was noted that the dynamics of both the coping strategies and help-seeking practices were very complex. Women’s vulnerabilities were well-exposed in both cases. Neither informal nor formal support could ensure sufficient protection for women. Sometimes, seeking help aggravated women’s condition in many ways. It is, therefore, suggested that the existing drawbacks in both informal and formal support mechanisms must be eliminated in order to render appropriate services to the victims.