Bangladesh has formally protested the latest report of Reporters Without Borders (also known as Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) which placed the country 163rd out of 180 nations in terms of press freedom for the year 2024. Additionally, the country has raised objections regarding a statement published on the RSF website's 'Bangladesh Chapter'. In a rejoinder
Many Bangladeshi sex workers, once victims themselves, now serve as brothel managers, perpetuating the vicious cycle. They employ fellow countrywomen, who later become traffickers responsible for bringing new girls from Bangladesh into the clutches of these brothels.
Adjacent to the border in Narail district’s Maheshpur upazila, a hidden racket facilitating the illegal crossing of people thrives, operated by individuals known locally as “Dhurs” or carriers.