Sharifa's Story controversy

The Story of Sharifa: One step forward, many steps backward?

“The Story of Sharifa” is just one instance in a dishearteningly long line of such measures

Sharifa's Tale / 'Government should not be swayed by the opinions of a small extremist minority'

Researcher Maheen Sultan shares her insights on the backlash against 'Sharifa's Tale' and promoting comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in Bangladesh.

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

Asif Mahtab not offered teaching contract for 'vandalism': BRAC University

BRAC University respects and fully complies with the country's constitution and laws on all matters. Accordingly, it does not promote homosexuality as has been alleged by some quarters in various social media content. However, the university believes in equal rights and opportunities for every single human being to realize their potential.

‘Sharifa’s Tale’: Probe body to review content of textbook

The education ministry yesterday formed a five-member probe committee to review “Sharifa’s Tale” – a content in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

The Story of Sharifa: One step forward, many steps backward?

“The Story of Sharifa” is just one instance in a dishearteningly long line of such measures

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

'Government should not be swayed by the opinions of a small extremist minority'

Researcher Maheen Sultan shares her insights on the backlash against 'Sharifa's Tale' and promoting comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in Bangladesh.

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

Asif Mahtab not offered teaching contract for 'vandalism': BRAC University

BRAC University respects and fully complies with the country's constitution and laws on all matters. Accordingly, it does not promote homosexuality as has been alleged by some quarters in various social media content. However, the university believes in equal rights and opportunities for every single human being to realize their potential.

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

‘Sharifa’s Tale’: Probe body to review content of textbook

The education ministry yesterday formed a five-member probe committee to review “Sharifa’s Tale” – a content in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook.