Women's insecurity on roads, public transport

Women face an invisible war every single day. Each blow and every wound leaves a scar on the heart. No matter how developed the world and its people become, questions are still being raised about women's safety, even in places such as roads and public transport. Women constantly face insecurity. A lack of monitoring in public transport, inadequate enforcement of laws, weak implementation, negligence in delivering proper punishment to criminals, and the vile mentality of certain individuals in society continue to hinder women's safety.

Today, women are advancing shoulder to shoulder with men. Their participation and contribution are evident in every important sector of the state. Yet the government remains silent on ensuring women's safety. In Bangladesh, mismanagement has meant that no visible steps have been taken to prevent the recurring incidents.

To address the problem of women's safety, it is urgent to establish women-friendly transport systems, ensure proper enforcement of existing laws, introduce strict punishment for offenders, spread awareness messages, and bring about a change in society's overall mindset. Eve-teasing or sexual harassment may seem trivial to some, but such acts cause long-lasting psychological harm. Therefore, ensuring women's safety on roads and public transport is a pressing demand of the time.

Nusrat Jahan (Shoronika)

Department of Mass Communication and Journalism

Jagannath University

shoronikaislam1709@gmail.com

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