Atheism in Bangladesh

LGBT+ & Bangladeshi Society

Mohammad Foiz Hossain, United Kingdom Bangladesh’s LGBTQ+ community faces significant legal, social, and political challenges. Same-sex sexual activity remains criminalized under Section 377 of the Bangladesh Penal Code, which prescribes penalties of up to life imprisonment for “carnal knowledge against the order of nature.” Although enforcement is infrequent, this law fosters an environment where discrimination […]