: Choice-based marriages are becoming significantly more common, particularly among younger women under 36 and those in urban centers like Dhaka.

Technology has revolutionized how Bangladeshi girls experience romance, moving secret letters and shared glances to encrypted chats and social media.

: Young women are more empowered to reject unsuitable proposals or negotiate the terms of their marriage, such as ensuring they can continue their education or career. Romantic Storylines in the Digital Age