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      The Invisible Epidemic: Child Sexual Violence and Cultural Silence in Bangladesh's Patriarchal Structure     In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed a disturbing surge in child sexual violence (CSV). Child sexual violence (CSV) in Bangladesh can be termed as an  “invisible epidemic”  due to  systemic silencing ,  cultural taboos , and  structural neglect  that obscure its prevalence and consequences. This phenomenon, though not new, has gained greater public attention due to high-profile cases that reveal systemic issues within societal structures, law enforcement, and institutional responses. This piece seeks to analyze child sexual violence through an anthropological lens, linking the increase in incidents to cultural norms and gender dynamics within Bangladeshi society. In doing so, it explores how psychological frameworks address the long-lasting trauma experienced by survivors, the power dynamics that perpetua...