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27 Nov 2022

What's life like for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh?

Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Bangladesh?

No. Bangladesh inherited its legal system from Britain during colonisation – this included a ban on sodomy.Punishment is life imprisonment.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh?

The constitution of Bangladesh includes a number of provisions that could be interpreted as providing protections to LGBTQ people, however these do not appear to have been tested in court in that context.

Is there Marriage Equality in Bangladesh?

There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh?

A socially conservative society, homosexuality is a taboo subject in Bangladesh.Homophobia is systemic, and LGBTQ people are forced to conceal their sexuality.

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