Md. Reduanul Haque
Abstract: Hijra (Transgender) people are human beings with different physical and sexual appearances and all basic needs. They also have all the human qualities except the sexual and reproductive ones. This single deficiency resulted in a phobia that has turned this community into the most vulnerable, extremely discriminated, and less acceptable social group. These sorts of gross avoidance compelled them to react in their way, which is detrimental to general society. Compared to the achievements in improving the condition of the hijra community, many factors create obstacles to the proper advancement of their living conditions in Bangladesh. Based on secondary data, this research investigated the achievements and the components that fabricate hurdles in the development of the living standard of hijras in Bangladesh. The research concludes that ensuring education, social access, the government’s special concentration, and public awareness of hijras’ rights should be more efficacious to expel the impediments and escort a pragmatic change in their lives.
Keywords: Hijra, rights, phobia, achievements, obstacles
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