We are deeply saddened and shocked that at least 224 students died by suicide in the first eight months of 2026. Among them was a 17-year-old girl who ingested poison at home.

More than 40 people die by suicide each day in Bangladesh. Between 2020 and 2024, at least 76,361 people were recorded as having died by suicide, amounting to more than 15,000 lives every year.

Sometimes survival is the most radical act we can perform.

On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we embark on a cinematic journey through the lens of Bollywood, exploring how it has helped raise awareness about the critical issue.

Suicide is a complex issue that requires institutionalised, therapeutic interventions to save lives, and stand by those who need support for their mental health condition.