Thirty-three-old Lakshim works in a bakery in Jummapara village in Gaibanda. He is an active human rights’ volunteer, a member of the local club Jummapara Krida Sanstha, and enjoys being part of its theatre group. He says, “I see violence in my own home. My brother has no job and wastes his day on useless activities. It upsets my sister-in-law and there is constant friction at home. He beats her regularly. Earlier, I used to be a mute witness to his abuse. Now I intervene when he attempts to beat her.