HGVOICES

Bangladesh To Recruit Transgenders In Their Police Force. Is India Taking Note?

Sushant Kumar
The familiar sight of 'hijras' or transgenders at traffic signals was strong enough to catalyse the viral (and brilliant) Seat Belt Crew video campaign last year. And while it may appear as though we already have an alternate traffic police force in place, our neighbour is certainly a step ahead.
Transgenders in India, now officially recognized as a 'third gender' exercise their right to vote. Image Courtesy - Mic.com

[If you enjoyed this article then perhaps you'd like to read more about India's strong political history of transgender mayors.] 

The South Asian Sounds That Disco History Forgot & The Label Bringing Them Back

Kadamba Is A Neighbourhood Bar In Hyderabad Built Around The Idea Of A Modern Chaupal

Jaipur Design Festival: 3 Days, 6 Forums, & Nearly 300 Years Of History

The Jugaad Canopy & The Art of Making Something Out Of Everything We Throw Away

Street Fighter 6’s New Indian Fighter Underlines The Complexity & Weight Of Representation