Category: BDFA Blog
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Stuck in Traffic: The Visibility of Hijras in Bangladesh
by Tasmim Jahan Neeha While stuck in Dhaka traffic, you may notice a group of people—perhaps in shiny makeup, colourful clothes, or with a flower tucked into their buns. They might be asking motorists for money or bargaining with roadside vendors. For many, this is the common image of hijras in Bangladesh. Too often, they…
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Feminism for the 99% in Bangladesh’s Long Present
by Zainab Rahman Chowdhury Book: Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto (Verso, 2019) Authors: Cinzia Arruzza, Tithi Bhattacharya, Nancy Fraser The book Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto is incisive and compelling in its call for an anti-capitalist, anti-racist, anti-imperialist, and eco-social feminism. It rejects the narrow goals of liberal feminism, insisting instead on a…
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The Price of Stepping Beyond Your Home
by Areebah Ahsan Dhaka, the upcoming urban utopia of the country, shows us countless office buildings under construction. Rows of men lift heavy bricks while a handful of women, their sarees tucked tightly around their waists, balance loads on their heads. Their sweat and struggle look no different from one another, yet everyone here knows…
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