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What percentage of women in Dhaka reported being sexually harassed while using public transport?
How many women mentioned they were deliberately touched by bus staff while boarding or getting off buses?
What impact did facing sexual or other forms of harassment in public transport have on some women according to the text?
What has been the authorities' response to incidents of rape and killings inside buses, as per the text?
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What did previous surveys reveal about public transport environments, as discussed in the text?
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What is one of the main reasons why reserving a few seats for women in buses is not enough?
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What is identified as a crucial factor that needs to change alongside reserving seats for women in buses?
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In addition to creating awareness among male passengers, what else is suggested to help improve the safety of female commuters?
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Which intervention is NOT suggested by the experts to ensure a safe environment for female commuters?
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What group of people does the text suggest should receive training on gender issues to help ensure a safe environment for female commuters?
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Study Notes
- Over 63% of women and girls using public transport in Dhaka reported facing various forms of harassment, including sexual harassment.
- Nearly half (47%) of the surveyed women reported experiencing sexual harassment.
- 61% of the women stated they had been touched inappropriately by bus staff while boarding or disembarking buses.
- Some women reported experiencing such touches multiple times in the last six months.
- Those who had faced sexual or other forms of harassment in public transport were more likely to develop mental health issues later.
- Despite the long-standing issue, little progress has been made in ensuring the safety of women and girls in public transport.
- Several incidents of rapes and murders inside buses have occurred.
- The practice of reserving seats for women is insufficient as the seats are either too few or occupied by male commuters.
- Changing the patriarchal mindset of men and enforcing existing laws against gender harassment/violence are necessary.
- Women should be given support to file complaints against their harassers.
- Drivers, helpers, and police officers need to be trained on gender issues.
- Experts suggest increasing the number of women-only buses, installing CCTV cameras and vehicle-tracking systems, putting nameplates in all passenger vehicles, and conducting mobile court drives as potential interventions.
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Description
Explore the challenges faced by women and girls using public transport in Dhaka, as highlighted by a recent survey. Learn about the importance of creating women-friendly buses to combat sexual harassment and improve safety for all passengers.
