Meet Bangladesh’s first lesbian comic character – Dhee

In what seems as a bold effort to break taboos surrounding homosexuality, Bangladesh has got its first lesbian comic character called Dhee. Dhaka’s British Council hosted the project’s launch on September 5.

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Through comics about Dhee – a teenaged, bespectacled and curly-haired girl – Bangladesh’s LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community aims to create awareness among the general public about their issues.

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They have made boxes with 10 flashcards each, where behind each comic strip; there are general descriptions about homosexuality, heteronormativity, gender, sexuality, stereotypes and patriarchy. According to media reports, these cards will be circulated at workshops, seminars and conferences across the country soon.