Harassment for wearing teep

#Perspective / Wearing a teep is my choice

As a Bengali woman, donning a teep is part of one’s culture and tradition. I had seen my mother use the teep as a part of her look in the ’60s and ’70s. It was not just my mother; many in my family wear the teep. I wear them every day myself, and in my opinion, it has nothing to do with the plight of my piety.

Education minister’s comments against bigotry are commendable

It is not always that we see a politician making comments that criticise misogyny and bigotry.

Harassed for wearing teep: Sylhet police inspector withdrawn for criticizing protest

A police inspector in Sylhet has been withdrawn over a Facebook post mocking the ongoing protests against the harassment of a college teacher for wearing a teep.

Is it only about teep?

Among myriad discussions, criticism, obscene and hostile comments, one question pops up every now and then: “Why so much fuss over a teep?”

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.

Harassment for wearing teep: Constable identified, says DMP commissioner  

A police constable has been identified over harassing a Tejgaon College teacher for "wearing teep". 

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Wearing a teep is my choice

As a Bengali woman, donning a teep is part of one’s culture and tradition. I had seen my mother use the teep as a part of her look in the ’60s and ’70s. It was not just my mother; many in my family wear the teep. I wear them every day myself, and in my opinion, it has nothing to do with the plight of my piety.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Education minister’s comments against bigotry are commendable

It is not always that we see a politician making comments that criticise misogyny and bigotry.

April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022

Harassed for wearing teep: Sylhet police inspector withdrawn for criticizing protest

A police inspector in Sylhet has been withdrawn over a Facebook post mocking the ongoing protests against the harassment of a college teacher for wearing a teep.

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

Is it only about teep?

Among myriad discussions, criticism, obscene and hostile comments, one question pops up every now and then: “Why so much fuss over a teep?”

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

Harassment for wearing teep: Constable identified, says DMP commissioner  

A police constable has been identified over harassing a Tejgaon College teacher for "wearing teep". 

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