Transgender
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.
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.
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.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
