This research paper by Md Atikur Rahman investigates the persistent and deeply ingrained practice of dowry within Dhaka City, Bangladesh, despite existing legal prohibitions against it. Based on 237 interviews, the study reveals how modern dowry demands function as a mechanism of structural oppression, leading to severe psychological abuse, economic dependency, and decreased marital satisfaction for women. To combat this pervasive issue, the author advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes stricter legal enforcement, women’s economic empowerment, and community-led cultural shifts.