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.
4 July 2024, 03:00 AM

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
30 January 2024, 02:00 AM

The controversy over the NCTB textbook

The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female
29 January 2024, 04:00 AM

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.
4 December 2023, 00:00 AM

A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.
27 November 2023, 06:00 AM

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
15 January 2023, 19:48 PM

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?
9 June 2022, 18:00 PM

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.
5 July 2015, 18:00 PM