Root Causes and Risk Factors of Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh T he root causes behind gender-based violence (GBV) in Bangladesh are multifaceted and interconnected. They stem from social, cultural, economic, and systemic factors. Here are some of the key root causes behind GBV in Bangladesh: { Socio-cultural norms and values that perpetuate gender-based violence: In Bangladesh, there are traditional gender roles that prescribe men to be dominant and women to be submissive. These norms and values contribute to gender-based violence, as men are expected to have control over women and to discipline them when they do not comply. These traditional gender roles are reinforced through cultural practices such as dowry, which can lead to violence against women who do not meet the expectations of their husband's family. { Gender inequality and power dynamics in relationships: Gender-based violence is often a result of power imbalances in relationships. In Bangladesh, men are often