Harassment and sexual assault of women on public transport has become a common occurrence these days. A BRAC study found that about 94 percent of female passengers have been sexually assaulted while using public transport. As a solution to this problem, the Broadcast Journalists Center and Switch Bangladesh have launched a new app called Help, funded by the European Union (EU) and with the support of Free Press Unlimited and Article 19. 
This app has been initially launched especially for women passengers from eight police stations on the Mohammadpur to Sayedabad route. Women can easily take advantage of the service by typing 'SolutionShoppin' from the Play Store, downloading the app, and entering their mobile number. The app includes an emergency button that will help you get emergency services with a single click. In addition, women can confidentially report incidents against themselves or others.

ASM Mahmudul Hasan, media campaigner of Help App, said that this service has been initially launched in eight police station areas and will be expanded further in the future. In addition, quick response teams will be formed in 10 educational institutions in these areas. The app also includes a triple nine number for quick police assistance in emergency situations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman said, "The complaints received on the app will be taken seriously." Seema Moslem, Joint General Secretary of the Women's Council, noted, "Such an initiative is very important due to the increase in violence against women in public transport, societal attitudes, and patriarchal behavior." "He called for the government's prompt intervention and effective measures to resolve the grievances."

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