Hijra

Hijra

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Third gender, second-class education

Despite official recognition as a third gender more than a decade ago, Hijras in Bangladesh continue to face exclusion from the education system. From family rejection and school bullying to policy...

In 2013, Bangladesh officially recognised the Hijra community as a third gender. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Decade after recognition, economic inclusion remains out of reach for Hijra community

The incident occurred around 8:00pm near the National Museum, close to Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts/ Screengrab

Shahbagh attack victims detail mob violence, allege police failure and harassment by mobile journos

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Hijra community still faces discrimination in society: Speakers

Experts and members of the Hijra community attend a roundtable titled “From Margins to Mainstream: Coalition of the Hijra Community Takes on Media to Shape Action into Power,” organised by Bandhu Social Welfare Society and The Business Standard, with support from Outright International, at the TBS conference room on 29 October. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Women-friendly workplaces are crucial for economic growth

A roundtable was organised jointly by Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu) and The Business Standard and supported by Outright International at TBS conference room on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

'No one gives us a chance': Hijra community leaders lay bare systemic exclusion

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Call for policy overhaul to end systemic discrimination against Hijra community

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

Bangladesh's transgender community ready to shatter boundaries with education

Priya (right) and Nodi (left) are two of the Hijra community members who provided much-needed voluntary services during the July atrocities and the August flood. PHOTO: MIRAZ HOSSAIN

The unsung Hijra heroes in the July uprising

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12,629 individuals will get allowances from Bede, Hijra community

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

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 opens mosque for transgender hijra community

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Intersex, transgender, hijra: Gender identities we should educate ourselves on