COMMENTS

“WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?” (July 6, 2015)

Emas Jubaer
Progressive laws and regulations are of course welcome, but it's time to dispose of social and religious taboos, it's time to introduce sex education in schools, it's time to be tolerant to others and most importantly it's time to change your mentality and learn not to be hateful to others for their sexual preferences, their looks, their religions and who they are.

Jaba Dey
Hijras are transgender, which basically means they were born in the wrong physical body. In their mind, they are women, but they are stuck in a man's body. Bangladesh does not have the resources to help these folks, because the mental health care department in Bangladesh is woefully underdeveloped and so is the understanding of gender identity, transgender issues etc. So these transgender folks, out of desperation, join the hijra community where they can fully express themselves. Nobody enjoys a life of ridicule and derision. So, I have tremendous respect and admiration for our hijra population, because of the bravery they show in the face of such pain and humiliation, only to chase their dreams of self-expression.

Ibrahim Zaman
But how will the government verify whether the candidate is cheating or not. Can you guarantee that males or females will never try to capitalise on this opportunity?

“Fazle Hasan Abed wins World Food Prize” (July 3, 2015)

Tanvir Islam
Congratulations, Sir Abed, on winning this prize and putting another feather on Bangladesh's cap.