At the centre of the controversy is a film that tells the story of a young orphaned painter raised in an ashram. He refuses the courtship of a wealthy woman because he feels like a woman in a man's body. Attacks and controversy on social media. The issues of homosexuality and gender are sensitive in Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation.
This Eid saw many Bangladeshi actresses taking on roles that aren’t traditionally associated with women in the industry. Challenging the contemporary idea that women are simply compliant partners or pretty ladies for the male lead to pursue many actresses stepped up and took on roles that told the stories of strong and empowered female characters. With female protagonists,