“Girls’ Football Is Un-Islamic”— Bangladesh Cancels Women’s Football Match Amid Religious Protests

A women’s football match in Bangladesh was canceled after protests by religious groups, marking the second such incident in as many days.  The cancellation, which took place in the northwestern city of Joypurhat, was prompted by protests from students and teachers of religious schools who vandalized the venue. Protesters Disrupt Football Match The match was … Continue reading “Girls’ Football Is Un-Islamic”— Bangladesh Cancels Women’s Football Match Amid Religious Protests