LGBTQ people at risk: Will Bangladesh be a safe haven for Islamist militancy?

 | 
09/01/2024

Human rights activists in Bangladesh fear that the nation’s current transitional government is opening the door to a return to the days when Islamic terrorists were murdering pro-secular and pro-LGBTQ writers. Among the victims were pro-secular blogger Rajib Haider, murdered in 2013, and LGBTQ rights activists Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tonoy, murdered in 2016. In 2017, radical Islamist cleric Jasimuddin Rahmani was sentenced to prison for his role in inciting Haider’s murder. Rahmani has been in prison since then, facing several terrorism-related charges. He was released on bail on Aug. 26.

Regions: ,

Share this:

Latest Global News

Added on: 12/20/2024
12/19/2024
The former government asked the top court to assess the constitutionality of the Law on the Protection of Minors from Negative Effects of Public Information. The …
Added on: 12/20/2024
12/19/2024
Did you know that what appears to be the first depicted gay couple in history can be found in an Ancient Egyptian tomb? The …
Added on: 12/20/2024
12/19/2024
Two trans women have made history in Nepal for running in local elections. Despite neither one winning her race, the LGBTQ+ community is still …

Explore LGBTQ+ Issues

Other News from ,

Added on: 12/20/2024
Two trans women have made history in Nepal for running in local elections. Despite neither one winning her race, the LGBTQ+ community is still …
Added on: 12/18/2024
Andhra Pradesh high court on Tuesday upheld the freedom of a lesbian couple and directed their parents to not interfere with their lives. Observing …
Added on: 12/17/2024
As a queer Syrian man, Khaled Alesmael remains “cautious” about the rebel leadership who have taken over his home country. Having watched LGBTQ+ people …