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History

Homosexual activity in Mymensingh

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Homosexual activity in Mymensingh is illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).

Current status
Since Oct 6, 1860
Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Section 377 of the penal code states that "unnatural intersources" with any men women or animal is punishable for up to life in prison.
Details
Sources:
archive.dhakatribune.com/ba…
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Same-sex marriage in Mymensingh

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Same-sex marriage in Mymensingh is banned.

Current status
Since Oct 6, 1860
Banned
Homosexuality is illegal in Bangladesh, so same-sex relationships are illegal as well.
Details
Sources:
www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/te…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mymensingh

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mymensingh is state-enforced.

Current status
State-enforced
Censorship of LGBTQ+ issues in Bangladesh is a significant concern. The country's approach to LGBTQ+ rights is restrictive, and homosexuality is criminalized under Section 377 of the Penal Code. This has led to discrimination, persecution, and limited freedom of expression for the LGBTQ+ community. Civil society organizations have documented cases of censorship and restrictions on LGBTQ+ activism and advocacy.
Details
Sources:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10…
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Right to change legal gender in Mymensingh

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Right to change legal gender in Mymensingh is ambiguous.

Current status
Since Nov 11, 2013
Ambiguous under federal Bangladesh law
Changes in the sex on legal documents are only allowed for Hijras, Intersex, and Third Gender citizens
Details
Sources:
www.gov.uk/government/publi…
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Until Nov 11, 2013
Illegal under federal Bangladesh law
Until 2013, there was no legal gender recognition provided in Bangladesh.
Details
Sources:
www.gov.uk/government/publi…
www.fandmglobalbarometers.o…
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Gender-affirming care in Mymensingh

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Gender-affirming care in Mymensingh is restricted.

Current status
Since 1969
Restricted
In 1969, Bangladesh legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Until 1969
Banned
Medical transition is not possible
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mymensingh

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mymensingh is recognized.

Current status
Since Nov 11, 2013
Recognized
The Bangladeshi government has acknowledged a third gender (hijra), and is allowed to be legally registered as a gender.
Details
Sources:
archive.nyu.edu/handle/2451/42376
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LGBT discrimination in Mymensingh

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LGBT discrimination in Mymensingh is no protections.

Current status
No protections
LGBTQ+ personel in Bangladesh face extreme discrimination with no protections.
Details
Sources:
fertilityroad.com/surrogacy…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Mymensingh

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LGBT employment discrimination in Mymensingh is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No protections since homosexuality is illegal.
Details
Sources:
fertilityroad.com/surrogacy…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Mymensingh

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LGBT housing discrimination in Mymensingh is no protections.

Current status
No protections
no protections.
Details
Sources:
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Same-sex adoption in Mymensingh

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Same-sex adoption in Mymensingh is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
No laws in place for same sex couples. As well homosexuality is currently illegal.
Details
Sources:
travel.state.gov/content/ad…
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Intersex infant surgery in Mymensingh

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Intersex infant surgery in Mymensingh is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Mymensingh

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Serving openly in military in Mymensingh is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
In Bangladesh, you can't openly serve in the military.
Details
Sources:
fertilityroad.com/surrogacy…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Mymensingh

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Blood donations by MSMs in Mymensingh is ambiguous.

Current status
Ambiguous
no laws in place.
Details
Sources:
fertilityroad.com/surrogacy…
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Conversion therapy in Mymensingh

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Conversion therapy in Mymensingh is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned in Bangladesh and is commonly practiced, usually by parents of LGBTIQ+ children.
Details
Sources:
action.allout.org/en/m/ce37ab77/
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Equal age of consent in Mymensingh

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Equal age of consent in Mymensingh is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Yes, the age of consent in Bangladesh is equal for both males and females. It is set at 14 years old. This means that individuals who are 14 years or older are considered legally old enough to consent to sexual activities. However, it is important to note that engaging in same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Bangladesh for both males and females. It is always advisable to familiarize yourself with the legal statutes of the country to ensure compliance with the law.
Details
Sources:
www.standard.co.uk/news/wor…
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Equality Index ?
23 / 100
Legal Rights
15 / 100
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