- Md. Ariful Islam
- Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh.
This study examines the sociocultural aspects and ramifications of the Rohingya refugee community’s continued practice of dowries in Bangladesh. The dowry custom is still very well ingrained in Rohingya culture, despite their exile and the difficult living conditions in refugee camps, frequently causing families to endure severe financial and emotional hardships. This study uses qualitative techniques, such as focus groups, interviews, and participant observation, to investigate how changing gender dynamics, religious interpretations, and cultural norms affect the persistence of dowry customs. The results show that although some see dowries as a traditional duty that supports social standing and marriage agreements, others see them as a means of discrimination and exploitation based on gender. The report also emphasizes how dowries have changed as a result of humanitarian initiatives and shifting socioeconomic circumstances in the camps. In addition to providing policy recommendations for tackling detrimental traditional behaviors in humanitarian circumstances, this paper’s analysis of these intricate interactions adds to larger conversations on gender, culture, and resilience among displaced communities.