But on March 6, the Boston-born photojournalist experienced a new low when she became a victim of sexual harassment. Later, on March 9, she wrote to the officer-in-charge of Kushtia Sadar police and a local Awami League leader, seeking an investigation. The Kushtia police authorities launched a probe after receiving a formal letter Sunday. Joyce went to Kushtia to cover a story on child marriage. Joyce said that, she had the “misfortune of choosing to stay” at the Kheya hotel (part of Kheya restaurant) on March 5.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 13, 2017 07:18 UTC