Bangladeshi transgender activist and artist Sahara Chowdhury Rebel began a hunger strike near Dhaka University on 10 October, demanding legal recognition of marriage rights for LGBTQ citizens in Bangladesh. Sahara began her fast and continued for hours without food or water, remaining at the protest site through heavy rain. After discussing with the university’s proctorial … Continue reading Trans Activist Sahara Chowdhury Rebel Stages Hunger Strike for Legal Recognition of LGBTQ Marriage in Bangladesh