Transgender

A recent press release issued by the Parliament Secretariat said it recommended taking necessary steps (including medical tests) to identify “real” “third gender” individuals. The medical test, if it comes to fruition, may see the next census number for Hijras fall even further. Photo: TBS
Panorama

From the fringes to the margins: The Hijra dilemma

Despite a clear definition present, some official identification documents and institutional forms continue to include Hijra, other, or third gender as identity options. Identity erasure, among...

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Tashnuva Anan becomes first Bangladeshi to be elected to ILGA World board

First look of Sushmita Sen playing transwoman. Photo: Collected
Splash

Sushmita Sen to play transwoman in biopic

FILE PHOTO: A gender-neutral bathroom is seen at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
USA

Judge blocks Biden admin directives on transgender athletes, bathrooms

Swimming - FINA World Championships - Budapest, Hungary - June 19, 2022 General view of Alex Walsh of the U.S. in action before winning the women's 200m medley final REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
World+Biz

How will swimming's new transgender rules work?

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Wales - England v Wales - Twickenham, London, Britain - March 7, 2020 General view of rugby balls on the pitch inside the stadium before the match. Reuters
Sports

Rugby league bans transgender players from women's internationals

TransEnd helped trans women in Khagan, Birulia to set up their own beauty parlour. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

TransEnd: Shaping an inclusive society

Tax fines for buildings inaccessible to disabled
Bangladesh

Tax fines for buildings inaccessible to disabled

In recent times, Tasnuva Anan Shishir made history by presenting a news bulletin on Boishakhi TV for the first time as a trans woman in Bangladesh. Photo: Collected.
Thoughts

Transgender rights: Progress made, but still a long way to go

BGMEA president for inclusion of transgender people in mainstream economy
RMG

BGMEA president for inclusion of transgender people in mainstream economy

Transgender Rajani, 26, takes care of her baby goat in Manab Palli – an area especially made for members of the transgender community located in Bangibecha, adjacent to Dinajpur city. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Finally home: Transgender community thrives on lawmaker’s initiative

The trans women who fought it out
Features

The trans women who fought it out

Tashnuva Anan Shishir walks the runway of NY fashion week. Photo: Collected
Splash

Shishir becomes first Bangladeshi trans-woman to walk on NY Fashion Week runway