<![CDATA[Menstrual hygiene is an area of dignity, health, and equity for women, which is important to the lifestyle of women globally. But menstrual hygiene remains a major health issue in urban Bangladesh. This study examines the menstrual hygiene practices, disposal behavior, and product usage patterns among women across the city corporation in Bangladesh. This study follows a mixed method containing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Findings show that menstrual hygiene practices among urban women were uneven. A portion of women expressed a preference for using disposable sanitary pads, which indicates emerging awareness. But a significant group continued to depend on reusable pads, due to affordability and comfort. Again, traditional cloth and the absence of any menstrual product among a segment of women represent persistent inequalities in access and awareness. In this regard, the study’s conclusions emphasize the importance of expanding knowledge and awareness about menstrual hygiene. This study is conceptually grounded in the WASH framework. It integrates a public health lens to examine how deep-seated societal taboos, communication silence, and structural barriers restrict health awareness practices. Ultimately, these concepts are mapped against framing inclusive urban sanitation practices as critical pathways to environmental sustainability and gender equity.]]>
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