Dowry – Social epidemic
It is surprising to see the dowry culture still persisting in our societies. Worse still, the shameful practice is increasing at an alarming rate due to the ineffective implementation of the laws already in place prohibiting it. Some husbands and in-laws go so far as to abuse and even murder the bride if sufficient amount of money isn’t paid. Many of these victims are girls who have had little or no education and no exposure to a professional life.
We urge the government to take immediate effective measures against these practices and ensure that the laws in place are upheld. Meanwhile we as a society must raise our voices against it. It is our collective responsibility to eliminate this social epidemic and fight for the equal rights of all family members of a household irrespective of their gender and social status.
Md.Abdur Rahim
University of Dhaka
