Sharifa's tale

Sharifa's tale

Govt removes controversial third gender chapter Sharifa's Story from textbook

Govt removes controversial third gender chapter Sharifa's Story from textbook

The ministry has instructed the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) to take necessary steps

File Photo of Jatiya Party Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu. Photo: Collected

Chunnu calls on Parliament to remove controversial lines from 'Sharifa's story'

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Why backlash over Sharifa's tale makes the case for more inclusive textbooks