In Bangladesh, female footballers of Khulna were beaten for wearing shorts during practice. The incident happened on the 29th of July in Khulna Division when four girls – Sadia Nasrin, Mangali Bagchi, Hajera Khatun, and Jui- all members of the under-17 Khulna divisional football team came under attack by a group of people for wearing shorts and playing football.<br />''<br />''The attackers further threatened them with acid attacks besides, harming their families and filing false cases against them,&nbsp; said the victims. The girls are now passing each day fearing for their lives and concerned for the safety of their family members.<br />''<br />''Before the incident happened, at least 30 players used to join the daily practice at the academy, now barely 10-15 players come, said one of the victim footballers Hajera Khatun.<br />''<br />''Thirty-five women's organisations across Bangladesh yesterday condemned the misogynistic attack on female footballers and demanded stern action against all culprits. The organisations formed a human chain in front of Khulna Press Club and also submitted an application to the Home Minister, demanding justice for the victims and exemplary punishment for the attackers.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | August 5, 2023 12:14 PM
Bangladesh's tortured female footballers now under serious threats