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We express strong solidarity with Assistant Professor Nadira Yasmin of Narsingdi Government College, who is facing systematic harassment, defamation, and threats from extremist groups for her work on women’s rights and empowerment.

As a dedicated educator and founder of Nari Angan, Nadira has created spaces for young women to build confidence and community within challenging social and cultural contexts. The recent attacks by Tanzimul Madarisil Qawmia, Khelafat Majlis, and Hefazat-e-Islam, along with widespread online abuse, are not isolated incidents; they are part of a broader pattern to silence women’s leadership and dismantle feminist organizing.

We condemn the state’s silence and the college administration’s failure to act. Their inaction in the face of public threats, misogynistic propaganda, and psychological violence amounts to complicity.

We demand:
-Immediate protection for Nadira Yasmin.
-Legal action against those responsible for threats and online harassment.
-A clear commitment from authorities to defend academic freedom and feminist work in educational spaces.

This is not just about one woman; it’s about our collective right to speak, resist, and exist without fear.

Bangladesh Feminist Archives
May 23, 2025

“You’re Spring to me, all things to me, don’t you know you’re life itself? Like a leaf clings to a tree, oh my darling cling to me, for we’re creatures of the wind, and wild is the wind…” comes the intoxicating voice of Nina Simone (‘Wild is the Wind’). Pictured: The incredibly talented Attandwa Kani and Sylvaine Strike in Black & Blue (2015) - The story of a man whose beautiful, gentle presence and kindness heals a widow’s bruised and battered heart until she is whole again. Devised, written and directed by a collaboration of artists (Fortune Cookie and Fresco Theatre companies). Photo: Snapped (snatched) by 🙏🏽💫

Jigsaw reassembles today at Edinburgh Fringe as part of Assembly Festival's digital season.
Playing live today and 29 August at 4pm SA time / 3pm UK time, with daily screenings at various times in-between.
A 2-piece play performed live and clicking into place with a crew of 5 in 5 different cities.
https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/jigsaw-online