Transgender Individual Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Gazipur

In a tragic incident on April 17, 2023, the lifeless body of Abdul Mannan Ananya (22), a transgender individual, was discovered hanging in a rented house in Gazipur's Sreepur area. The distressing occurrence unfolded within Dhanua village of Sreepur upazila in Gazipur.

Abdul Mannan Ananya, the deceased, hailed from Dakshin Bartopa village of Mauna Union in Sripur Upazila, being the son of Nurul Amin. He had been residing on rent in the residence of Tofazzal Hossain, a resident of Dhanua village.

Confirming the recovery of the body, Deputy Inspector (SI) Abu Raihan of Sreepur police station stated that the discovery was made following a report received by the authorities.

According to statements from acquaintances of the deceased, SI Abu Raihan conveyed, "It has been disclosed that Ananya took his own life due to societal pressures. Upon receiving the distressing news, his body, found hanging, was retrieved from the scene and subsequently transported to Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination. Legal procedures are underway in connection with this unfortunate incident."

Tofazzal Hossain, the landlord of the rented accommodation, expressed, "Abdul Mannan Ananya had been residing in my premises for the past four months. He seemed to be constantly burdened by societal expectations. His acquaintances sporadically mentioned his struggles to me. It is presumed that the unbearable societal pressure led him to take this extreme step."

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of Abdul Mannan Ananya to ascertain further details and ensure appropriate measures are taken.

Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of the France-based human rights organization "JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)," stated that Ananya's suicide is not an isolated incident in Bangladesh, but rather a common occurrence among the LGBT community. He emphasized that due to social unacceptance, discrimination, and violence faced by the LGBT community, including hijra individuals, they often experience psychological distress, leading to suicide. 

Mr. Islam urged the government to take proper initiatives to integrate LGBT communities, including hijra individuals, into mainstream society with dignity by eliminating all forms of discrimination, harassment, and violence, as well as providing psychological counseling.

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