Enough is enough: Showbiz women clap back at virtual harassment

 "Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women."—a widely attributed line by Maya Angelou, the African American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her words are a reminder that individual courage is collective strength—each woman's resistance fuels the fight against gender-based violence.

<div>Four headstrong women from our showbiz industry—Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Ashna Habib Bhabna, Nusraat Faria, and Azmeri Haque Badhan—have come forward to share their experiences of virtual abuse.</div><div><br></div><div>Cyberbullying can take many forms—abuse, stalking, posting or sharing inappropriate content in private or public spaces; issuing threats; making hurtful comments; leaking personal information–all fall under its scope. The most common patterns of virtual abuse are personal attacks—targeting someone's complexion, physical appearance, bold fashion choices, political or religious views, or simply the fact that they are a woman. Four headstrong women from our showbiz industry—Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Ashna Habib Bhabna, Nusraat Faria, and Azmeri Haque Badhan—have come forward to share their experiences of virtual abuse.</div><div><br></div><div>Cyberbullying can take many forms—abuse, stalking, posting or sharing inappropriate content in private or public spaces; issuing threats; making hurtful comments; leaking personal information–all fall under its scope. The most common patterns of virtual abuse are personal attacks—targeting someone's complexion, physical appearance, bold fashion choices, political or religious views, or simply the fact that they are a woman.<br><div>Four headstrong women from our showbiz industry—Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Ashna Habib Bhabna, Nusraat Faria, and Azmeri Haque Badhan—have come forward to share their experiences of virtual abuse.</div><div><br></div><div>Cyberbullying can take many forms—abuse, stalking, posting or sharing inappropriate content in private or public spaces; issuing threats; making hurtful comments; leaking personal information–all fall under its scope. The most common patterns of virtual abuse are personal attacks—targeting someone's complexion, physical appearance, bold fashion choices, political or religious views, or simply the fact that they are a woman.</div></div>

<div>Four headstrong women from our showbiz industry—Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Ashna Habib Bhabna, Nusraat Faria, and Azmeri Haque Badhan—have come forward to share their experiences of virtual abuse.</div><div><br></div><div>Cyberbullying can take many forms—abuse, stalking, posting or sharing inappropriate content in private or public spaces; issuing threats; making hurtful comments; leaking personal information–all fall under its scope. The most common patterns of virtual abuse are personal attacks—targeting someone's complexion, physical appearance, bold fashion choices, political or religious views, or simply the fact that they are a woman.</div>