Ayub Ali
Age 4712 Oct 2024
Tangail (Bangladesh)
Strangled
TDoR list ref: tgeu/tdor2025/12-Oct-2024/Ayub Ali
Ayub made her living by running her own small cloth sales business. Her body was found in an abandoned house.
Paris, France; October 17, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the tragic and senseless murder of Ayub Ali, a 47-year-old transgender woman, who was brutally killed on October 12, 2024, in Tangail, Bangladesh. Her body, bearing clear signs of violence, was discovered the following morning in an abandoned house near the microbus stand in the new bus stand area of Tangail. The police found a cloth tightly wrapped around her neck, with evidence of struggle, suggesting that she may have been strangled. A murder case has been filed, and investigations are underway to bring those responsible to justice.
"This heinous crime is not just an attack on an individual but a stark reminder of the constant danger faced by transgender people in Bangladesh and around the world. It reflects the deep-rooted discrimination and violence that the transgender community continues to suffer," said Robert Simon, French LGBT rights activist and Chief Adviser of JMBF. "Ayub Ali's story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity underscores the urgent need for societal change. No one should face such a fate simply for living their truth."
Ayub Ali's life was one of struggle, resilience, and hope. Originally from the Bhavanipur Patuli area of Tangail Sadar Upazila, Ayub Ali faced societal exclusion and limited job opportunities due to her gender identity. Like many in her community, she initially survived by collecting money in markets and on public transportation. Finding this work demeaning, she sought a more dignified path, starting a small cloth business despite numerous challenges. She sold fabrics in rural areas and participated in seasonal sales during festivals like Eid and Puja. Ayub Ali also expressed herself through the performing arts, joining dance groups during festive occasions and acting in traditional "Yatrapala" performances, embodying female roles on stage.
https://76crimes.com/2024/10/18/bangladesh-justice-murder-trans-woman/
https://www.jmbf.org/2024/10/statement-jmbf-strongly-condemns-murder.html
