Transgender

Trans women banned from English women's cricket

Transgender women have been banned from playing in women's and girls' cricket in England and Wales after the governing body announced a change in policy on Friday.
2 May 2025, 12:53 PM

ECB bans transgender women from women's professional cricket

The updated policy mirrors last year's decision by the International Cricket Council, which banned anyone who has gone through male puberty from taking part in women's international games.
17 October 2024, 16:21 PM

The (reformed) quota scheme, our state, and the marginalised

History shows how the “woman question”, “indigenous question”, “transgender question”, and “disabled question” get subsumed in the midst of dominant voices
27 July 2024, 12:00 PM

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 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

Beyond gender norms: Nurse Hochemin Islam's stand for transgender equality

Hochemin Islam, a name that echoes resilience and courage, continues to break barriers by challenging societal norms. She leaves an enduring mark on the narrative of transgender empowerment in Bangladesh and beyond.
25 November 2023, 10:20 AM

Celebrating Tashnuva Anan Shishir: A journey of resilience and triumph

Tashnuva's journey began amidst the conservative fabric of Bangladeshi society, where her identity as a transgender woman overshadowed her talents and skills. "I have always been identified as transgender, but not as an individual with skills or qualifications," she reflects on her early career struggles. Despite her competence, Tashnuva faced relentless discrimination, watching less experienced individuals surpass her as she tirelessly knocked on the doors of opportunity.
15 November 2023, 11:48 AM

Transgender woman becomes runner-up at Bangladeshi beauty pageant

Transgender woman Yasin Ahmed Sokal has won the title of second runner-up in “Miss Evergreen Bangladesh 2023.” This is the first time that a trans woman has competed and won an award at a beauty pageant in Bangladesh.
13 November 2023, 07:24 AM

Transgender woman gets ‘yes card’ in Bangladeshi beauty pageant

Beauty pageant show Miss Evergreen Bangladesh held their audition round today at a five-star hotel in Gulshan. Amongst the contestants Radiya Tehrin Uthso, a transgender woman, received a yes card to enter the competition. This is the first time a transgender person entered a beauty pageant show.
15 September 2023, 15:58 PM

Canada set to field first transgender cricketer in T20 qualifier

Canada is set to field the first transgender cricketer in an official international match after Danielle McGahey was named in the squad for a qualifying tournament for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.
1 September 2023, 04:54 AM

Rising above adversity: In conversation with Nazrul Islam Ritu

Nazrul Islam Ritu is the first transgender elected union parishad chairperson in Bangladesh. The 44-year-old activist and politician was born on 15 June, 1979, and lives in Trilochanpur, Jhenaidah District, where she is the chairman of Union 6.
5 March 2023, 11:42 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

Working with real-life transgender an incredible experience: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The highly anticipated film, “Haddi” starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a transgender woman, has been the talk of the town since the time the first look was dropped.
17 November 2022, 10:47 AM

Transwoman says uncle trying to grab property, isolating family

For months, relatives and influential locals of the Baropur Talukdarpara in Bogura's Sadar upazila socially isolated a transgender woman's family – allegedly in an attempt to grab their property.
30 May 2022, 14:46 PM

Opening up the world of beauty to transgenders

Namira Huq Badhon, previously known for her incredible success as a dress and jewellery designer, talks about her aspirations of working with transgenders ever since she was a child herself.
8 February 2022, 08:56 AM

15 questions with Tashnuva Anan Shishir

On today’s episode of 15 Questions With, we sat down with Tashnuva Anan Shishir, a human rights activist, model, actress, dancer and Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor, paving the way for future job opportunities and wellbeing of the community.
23 November 2021, 09:23 AM

Transgender delegation calls on PM

A five-member transgender delegation calls on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to express their gratitude for the government recognition of them as the “third gender”.
17 September 2018, 12:38 PM

US gives directive to schools on transgender bathroom access

Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration directive issued amid a court fight between the federal government and North Carolina.
13 May 2016, 05:16 AM

Celebration of the third gender

Hijras or transgenders have a special place in South Asian history as semi-sacred people and this culture prevails in India, some parts of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM