Hijra community

The illusion of inclusion: Empty policies and promises for Bangladesh’s hijra community

Bangladesh’s recognition of the hijra community as “third gender” is one performative policy.

Opinion / The fight for ‘The Story of Sharifa’

It is no wonder how it took Bangladesh nearly half a century before legally acknowledging the Hijra community

The controversy over the NCTB textbook

The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female

One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’

The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.

Hochemin’s exclusion from NSU event / A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

The twisted plight of Bangladeshi transgender community: A critical error in policymaking

If 'facilities' are really that accessible, why aren't we seeing more transgender people in job roles?

THE SOUND & THE FURY / WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?

Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

The illusion of inclusion: Empty policies and promises for Bangladesh’s hijra community

Bangladesh’s recognition of the hijra community as “third gender” is one performative policy.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

The fight for ‘The Story of Sharifa’

It is no wonder how it took Bangladesh nearly half a century before legally acknowledging the Hijra community

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

The controversy over the NCTB textbook

The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’

The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

The twisted plight of Bangladeshi transgender community: A critical error in policymaking

If 'facilities' are really that accessible, why aren't we seeing more transgender people in job roles?

July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015

WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?

Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.