Discrimination Dilemmas of the Transgender (Hijra) Population in the Emerging Industrial Society of Bangladesh

Transgender people (Hijra) in Bangladesh lack proper human and civil rights. Poverty and exclusion from the minimum daily necessities like healthcare, housing, and work are a reality for them. However, many transgender people live in Bangladesh when the government, NGOs, and social organizations lack adequate policy and strategic implementation to eradicate the socio-economic upheaval of transgender people. The Government of Bangladesh has passed a protection act for the rights and welfare of transgender people, which has limited implications. Social inclusion in the Bangladeshi community is a significant challenge for transgender people. From this reality, this study aims to investigate the case of transgender people in Bangladesh by discussing the "Social Alienation Theory" of Karl Marx.