US Embassy expresses solidarity in protest against harassment for wearing teep
Members of the US Embassy in Bangladesh have expressed solidarity against the harassment of a teacher, Lata Samaddar, by a policeman for wearing teep.
“Harassment in all forms is unacceptable. Celebrating Bangladesh’s diversity and calling for respect for all individuals, members of the US Embassy wore a teep in solidarity with the teacher and others who have faced harassment,” reads a statement issued by the embassy Tuesday (5 April) on its Facebook handle.
Tejgaon College teacher Lata Samaddar filed a general diary (GD) with the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station against the policeman for harassment and an attempt on her life for wearing a teep.
“When I protested, the policeman tried to run me over with his motorcycle. I moved away and tried to save my life. But I fell under the bike and got severely injured,” she added.
The incident triggered widespread criticism and protests both online and offline.
The policeman, Constable Nazmul Haque, has been suspended as the police finally identified him.
TBS