Current Version
| Region | Bangladesh |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0973174120950512 |
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Revision by Clara. State Enforced
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | No censorship | State-enforced |
| Description | In Bangladesh, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | 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. |
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| Sources | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0973174120950512 | |
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