DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) " Teen model Shonali Khatun strutted the catwalk as the audience cheered at a fashion show in Bangladesh's capital. The models, including three men, walked the catwalk, dancing and singing and showcasing woven handloom Bangladeshi designs. Organizers said they hoped to highlight the fact that acid victims, too often overlooked, are a vital part of society. In 2016, some 44 people were attacked with acid in Bangladesh " an annual number that has remained relatively stable. "Unfortunately, in Bangladesh we do have acid victims because of either gender discrimination or violence, or because of greed.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2017 06:45 UTC