Living on your own can be empowering, but it also comes with its fair share of emotional hurdles.

Despite the celebratory atmosphere of Women’s Day, young women in and around Dhaka have some dark stories to share, when it comes to living alone in Dhaka. Rife with discriminatory attitudes and security challenges, securing homes for single ladies in Dhaka continues to be a harrowing experience for all those who choose to live alone.

Acquiring the basic necessities was definitely easier in the past.