The High Court of Bangladesh has intervened following an incident at Dhaka International Airport where three adult women were barred from flying to Nepal. Immigration officials cited their unmarried status as the reason for denying them travel. This event highlights broader societal restrictions on female autonomy, reminiscent of historical barriers that have long hindered women's personal and academic pursuits. In response to a petition, the court issued a legal notice requiring authorities to justify the decision to block these individuals. Furthermore, the court has explicitly instructed immigration staff to cease preventing these specific women from traveling abroad. This judicial action brings renewed attention to the ongoing conflict between individual rights and state-enforced surveillance regarding the mobility of women in the country.
Source : Prothom Alo
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