Current Version
| Region | Bangladesh |
| Issue | Equal age of consent |
| Status | N/A |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/ages-of-consent-around-world-countries-laws-b1061907.html#:~:text=The%20age%20of%20consent%20is%20also%2014%20in%20Bangladesh%2C%20China,%2C%20Costa%20Rica%2C%20and%20Uruguay. |
Revision History (5)
Revision by Doomdorm64. Homosexuality is illegal in Bangladesh
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Equal | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | N/A |
Revision by Clara. It's equal for both male and female
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | Equal |
| Special Status | N/A | (REMOVED) |
| Description | Homosexuality is illegal for males and females. | 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. |
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| Sources | https://opinion.bdnews24.com/2013/04/27/bangladeshs-lgbt-community-and-the-upr-2013/ | https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/ages-of-consent-around-world-countries-laws-b1061907.html#:~:text=The%20age%20of%20consent%20is%20also%2014%20in%20Bangladesh%2C%20China,%2C%20Costa%20Rica%2C%20and%20Uruguay. |
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- Status is not correct "Homosexuallity is illegal there, so N/A would be correct"
- Status is not correct "It is not about equality of sexes, but hetero and homo sex"
Revision by JordanB3047
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Unequal | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | N/A |
| Description | 14 years old for age of consent . However, male same sexual activity is illegal. | Homosexuality is illegal for males and females. |
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Revision by Muhammadaji2022
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Equal | Unequal |
| Description | Set age of 14 years old. | 14 years old for age of consent . However, male same sexual activity is illegal. |
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| Sources | https://opinion.bdnews24.com/2013/04/27/bangladeshs-lgbt-community-and-the-upr-2013/ | |
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Revision by Ausyk
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Unequal | Equal |
| Description | Homosexuality is illegal there. | Set age of 14 years old. |
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| Sources | No | |
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Reports (2)
- Sources are invalid or broken "Its not legalized for the protection of lgbt children and minors.When a male child is sexually harassed or raped,the law enforcer uses other laws and policies for justice.but theres no legal age of consent for lgbt and straight people in bed."
- Status is not correct "Age of consent is not equal in Bangladesh."