Bangladesh, June 29 -- The recent announcement by renowned physician couple Dr Syedul Ashraf Kushal and Dr Sushma Reza that they are ending their nearly two-decade-long marriage through mutual consent has sparked widespread discussion across Bangladesh.
Their joint statement, marked by mutual respect and gratitude rather than conflict, drew thousands of reactions on social media and reignited a broader debate over marriage, relationships and divorce in contemporary Bangladeshi society.
Although every divorce has its own circumstances, the public response to the couple's separation has brought renewed attention to a larger question: Is divorce becoming more common in Bangladesh?
Official statistics suggest the answer is more nuanced than ...