Bangladesh Feminist Archives

The Bangla Academy has clarified that despite some issues, free distribution of sanitary napkins and other essential items will continue at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela.

• The issue arose when the event management company allowed the sale of sanitary napkins and diapers without permission.
• The Bangla Academy opposed the sale, but the event management company ignored their objections.
• The academy temporarily closed the stalls selling the products, but later allowed the distribution of free sanitary napkins near washrooms.
• The academy denies any reluctance regarding the distribution and use of sanitary napkins.
• The issue was presented in a sensitive and misleading way, focusing on sanitary napkins while ignoring other products being sold without permission.
• The academy has adopted the same policy for other products and will continue to distribute sanitary napkins as a courtesy.
• Similar essential items have been distributed as a courtesy at the Boi Mela in previous years.
• The academy apologizes for the situation and assures that free sanitary napkins will be provided near washrooms at the Boi Mela.

Source: Bangla Tribune