Transgender

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Transgender person killed in Chattogram road accident

The incident occurred around 9:30 pm when the victims were reportedly crossing the road

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, 3 March 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
USA

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

The Old Florida Capitol is seen with the tower of the current Florida Capitol rising behind, during a legislative session in Tallahassee, Fla., 6 March 2025. Photo: AP via UNB
USA

Transgender student's arrest under Florida bathroom law may be first of its kind

Tanya, 25, a Rohingya transgender beautician, provides service to a young girl in her beauty parlour, at the entrance of the Kutupalong refugee camp, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Bangladesh

A transgender woman's fight for dignity in Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps

Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan are running for the post of mayor and ward chair positions of Kirtipur, a settlement on the outskirts of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, in Sunday's elections. Photo: AFP via BSS
South Asia

Nepal's first transgender candidates run for local office

Sarah McBride, Delaware state senator and candidate for United States Representative, poses for a portrait outside of her campaign office in Wilmington, Delaware, US, October 26, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski/File Photo
USA

Democrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress

Transgender people in Bangladesh face extreme challenges in education and economy. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh's transgender community ready to shatter boundaries with education

Addressing the needs of marginalised communities remains a hindrance to achieving SDGs
Thoughts

Addressing the needs of marginalised communities remains a hindrance to achieving SDGs

Hijra have been welcomed at a new mosque near Mymensingh, north of the capital Dhaka. Photo: REHMAN ASAD / AFP
Bangladesh

Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

Photo Credit: Facebook
Bangladesh

The trials of world's 'first Hijra diplomat' from Bangladesh

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

The transgender healthcare gap: A pattern of stigma and struggle

File photo of North South University. Photo: Collected
Panorama

The anatomy of intolerance: Why can't a transgender rights activist speak at NSU?

Redefine ‘rape’ in Bangladesh Penal Code to protect hijra and transgender rape victims
Thoughts

Redefine ‘rape’ in Bangladesh Penal Code to protect hijra and transgender rape victims