Shila
3 Feb 2025
Betbunia, Rangamati (Bangladesh)
Stabbed and throat cut
Shila was an advocate for the trans community known for her humanitarian work. She was murdered in her home in what appears to have been a targeted execution.
Transgender activist Shila was brutally murdered in her home in Betbunia, under the jurisdiction of Betbunia Police Station in Rangamati district, in the early hours of February 3, 2025. Police recovered her body later that evening, confirming a gruesome and targeted attack. Shila’s lifeless body was found with her throat brutally slashed and decapitated, suggesting the involvement of militants. Her tragic killing has sparked outrage and heightened concerns for the safety of marginalized communities in the region.
Shila, originally from Hathazari Police Station in Chattogram district, was a prominent advocate for the transgender community. She was widely recognized for her humanitarian work and unwavering commitment to social justice. Her untimely and violent death has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the safety of transgender individuals in Bangladesh.
According to local sources, five unidentified individuals were seen entering Shila’s home around 11:00 PM on February 2, 2025. When attempts to contact her the following day went unanswered, a fellow transgender individual alerted neighbors. Upon entering the house, they discovered Shila’s body with her throat violently slit and additional stab wounds to her abdomen.
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) described Shila as "a courageous advocate for transgender rights, a champion of social justice, and a beacon of hope for marginalized transgender communities in Bangladesh."
https://76crimes.com/2025/02/12/bangladesh-trans-activist-murdered/
https://www.jmbf.org/2025/02/press-public-statement-jmbf-strongly_5.html
https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/257187/transgender-leader-stabbed-to-death-in-rangamati
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/crime/decapitated-body-transgender-person-found-rangamati-1060686
https://www.channelionline.com/a-transgender-was-killed-by-slitting-her-throat-in-rangamati/
