Bangladesh

Compared globally, Bangladesh’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Bangladesh, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 23 index points, from 36 in 1995 to 59 to 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over time, suggesting steady improvement, in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Bangladesh is primarily impacted by intense conflict characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Bangladesh against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.