Bangladesh’s first transgender news anchor said she hopes to change society after making her TV debut on International Women’s Day. Tashnuva Anan Shishir, who previously worked as a rights activist and actress, debuted on Dhaka-based Boishakhi TV on Monday. Boishakhi TV said it wanted to be part of the changes and has hired a second transgender person in its drama department. Tipu Alam Milon, the station’s deputy managing director, said: “Our prime minister has taken many steps for the transgender people. Encouraged by such steps, we have appointed two transgender people, we want the attitude of society to change through these appointments.”PA Media

Source: Irish Independent March 10, 2021 03:11 UTC