Title: Women's Security in Higher Education: A Case Study at the University of Rajshahi
Authors: Joya Sen, Md. Mahbubul Alam, Nazmul Hasan Raz, Md Nayem Hasan, Samira Anjum, Sidul Hoque Rahat, Snighdha Ghosh
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Pages: 367-374
Publication Date: 2026/04/28
Abstract:
This paper looks at the security of women in higher education, based on a case study at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. A mixed methodology was used, which involved collecting data from 200 female students through a structured questionnaire in conjunction with qualitative responses. The study concentrates on the major areas of campus safety, such as physical infrastructure, harassment experiences, reporting behavior, and the institutional support system. Results indicate that despite the effectiveness of security patrols and CCTV monitoring, there are still critical loopholes in achieving overall security. A significant percentage of respondents stated that they felt unsafe, especially at night, and many of them were not willing to report incidents as they did not have much trust in the institutional mechanisms. Key issues that have been noticed are poor lighting, the lack of surveillance, the absence of female security officers, and poor responses from the administration. The analysis also presents low attendance at safety awareness programs and the common avoidance of some areas on the campus by students. It suggests enhancing infrastructure, strengthening reporting mechanisms, encouraging gender-sensitive training, and increasing institutional accountability to create a safer, more inclusive academic environment for women.