Sex workers finally get 'honourable' funerals in BangladeshDaulatdia is one of about 12 legal but frowned upon brothel areas operating in Bangladesh. Islamic spiritual leaders have for decades rejected funeral prayers for sex workers because they view prostitution as immoral. But we asked him whether Islam forbids anyone from taking part in the Janaza (funeral prayers) of a sex worker. The eyes of sex workers welled up with tears," he added. Jalil Fakir, a village councillor who attended the service, said the funerals for sex workers would go on in a bid to give fairer treatment in death.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2020 05:37 UTC