Ayesha Binte Towhid

Ayesha Binte Towhid is a Feature Writer at New Age, Dhaka. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Apart from discussing politics and women's right issues, she loves sports and adventures. On days when she does not have her eyes glued to the computer screen racing to finish articles, she is seen baking cakes which might not be the best in taste but won’t give you a food poisoning either.
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The grass on the other side is not always green: Bursting the bubble of a South Asian regarding street harassment.

by Ayesha Binte Towhid
I do not remember the last time I walked a street in Dhaka without receiving unwanted stares, lewd comments, or inappropriate touching at least once. I can’t recall journeying in public transport without awkward instances.
Jul 23, 2015