Tasnuva Anan Shishir became Bangladesh s first transgender news anchor, as she presented the news on a private television channel on the occasion of International Women s Day on Monday.Shishir has recently earned her scholarships in two .
Her voice on TV was bold and confident. "Today is a special day for the country's mass media. Boishakhi TV and I reached a milestone," Tashnuva Anan Shishir said before the bulletin at 4:00pm yesterday. "As a transgender woman, this is the first time in the country I am appearing before viewers as a professional newscaster. "I am starting the delivery of the news bulletin
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‘Thousands of us waiting for opportunity to shine’
Tasnuva Anan Shishir
Tashnuva Anan Shishir made headlines earlier this week, when news broke that she will start her journey as the first transgender newscaster in the country today. In an interview with The Daily Star, she shared the story of her journey.
Such initiatives will enable further opportunities for transgender communities, and Boishakhi TV is to be lauded for that, said Shishir. There are thousands of Shishir waiting for an opportunity to shine. I hope that this will make their journey easier .
Passionate about dancing and acting from a young age, Shishir completed her master s in sociology from National University. Wherever I went, no matter what I did, I had to prove myself again and again, shares Shishir. People mocked me, questioned my abilities and I had to prove myself.
Tashnuva Anan becomes country’s first transgender newscaster
Tashnuva Anan Shishir is set to become the first-ever transgender woman to work as a news presenter on a television channel in Bangladesh.
Shishir, already renowned as a model and social worker, will be seen presenting a regular news bulletin for the first time at the private satellite television channel Boishakhi Television on March 8, marking the occasion of International Women’s Day.
On the occasion of Bangladesh’s 50 years of independence, Boishkahi TV appointed her on Friday.
Sharing her feelings Shishir said she is overwhelmed by the opportunity. Television news presenters are taken very close to their hearts by Bangladeshis, often becoming trusted voices on the strength of regularly appearing on screen and relaying information held in high regard, i.e. the news. If the aim is to normalise the presence of ‘trans’ folk in society, few positions could be more potent.