The penal code of Bangladesh, under Section 377, forbids homosexual intercourse as well as same-sex marriage, civil unions, or domestic partnerships. As of November 2013, a third gender, the hijra, was recognized by the government. Though the government provides limited support (particularly in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic), hijras face negative social attitudes and even threats from religious extremists. Nonetheless, hijra culture flourishes: several LGBTQ organizations, including Boys of Bangladesh, boast of thousands of members and Roopbaan, the nation’s first LGBTQ magazine, has been in publication since 2014.
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Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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Civil Unions
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Joint Adoption
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Second Parent Adoption
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Employment Nondiscrimination Laws
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Broad Protections
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Criminalization of Violence
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Ban of Conversion Therapy
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Consensual Same-Sex Acts are Legal?
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Gender
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Max Penalty (Yrs in Prison)
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