Tanu (Tanu Hijra Guru)
Transgender community leader (guruma) in Bangladesh who founded a hijra village and built a mosque to provide shelter, spiritual guidance, and services for hijra women.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 27min
The mosque for Bangladesh’s transgender women
Tanu Hijra Guru, a trailblazing leader in Bangladesh's transgender community, shares her journey of creating a supportive hijra village and mosque. She reveals the struggle against societal discrimination and the resilience found in faith. Imam Amin, a local religious figure, highlights his advocacy for the hijras' right to worship and the challenges he faces. Together, they discuss the mosque as a beacon of hope amid rising extremism, fostering inclusion and dignity for a community often marginalized.
