https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/707 2026-05-09T11:33:03Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/902 PUBLICATIONS Chowdhury, Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/901 CURRICULUM VITAE Chowdhury, Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/900 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: A HISTORIC AND SOCIO-CULTURAL REALITY IN BANGLADESH Chowdhury, Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Domestic violence against women is prevalent throughout the world in different forms even in this twenty first century. Though the view towards domestic violence varies across the countries the World Bank has already spotted it as a global epidemic. Domestic violence, whether in urban or rural areas, puts women community at vulnerable position as it causes both physical and psychological grievances. Several forms of domestic violence including physical, psychological, sexual and economical violence have been illustrated by different organizations worldwide. In Bangladesh, the patriarchal capitalism puts women in such a position that they always remain subservient under mail domination and in many cases this is reflected through violence against them. This was criminalized in Bangladesh in 2010. But the laws are not enough alone to protect the women from sufferings. Strategies should be taken to raise the awareness among the general population along with effective implementation of the law. This paper depicts an overview on domestic violence against women from socio-cultural and legal perspective emphasizing especially over the situation in Bangladesh. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/899 Ambiguous genitalia–A social dilemma in Bangladesh: A case report Chowdhury, Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir INTRODUCTION: Ambiguous Genitalia is a form of birth defect in which sex of the newborn cannot be readily distinguishable because of atypical appearance of the external genitalia. CASE REPORT–CLINICAL FINDINGS: The patient, an 8 months old baby, was identified as a female baby since birth; but, some senior members of their neighborhood raised confusion regarding sex differentiation of the child. On examination, there was enlarged clitoris or micropenis, bifid scrotum or labioscrotal fold, and separate presence of urethral and vaginal orifices. Right testis was found in the middle of right inguinal canal and left testis was found near the deep inguinal ring. CASE REPORT–DIAGNOSIS, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Theultrasonogramshoweda rudi- mentaryuterusmeasuring 26.7 × 7.27 mmwithno ovary and the righttestis was found inthemid inguinal canal while the left testis was in the deep inguinal ring. Diagnostic endoscopic procedure showed normal appearing testes in deep inguinal ring, about 2 cm vaginal remnant with normal urethra and bladder. Hormonal study revealed low serum testosterone with normal DHT and high oestradiol while the kary- otyping revealed 46XY.After 3 months of hormonaltreatment, multiple surgical interventions were taken to correctly determine the sex of the child. Later on the patient was discharged with follow up advices. CONCLUSION: ‘Ambiguous genitalia’ is considered as a taboo in Bangladesh; hence, the social awareness regarding this curable disorder is a timely need in Bangladesh. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z