LGBT rights in East Pakistan province (1956–1971)
The Constitution of Pakistan of 1956 and Constitution of Pakistan of 1962 continued the British law regarding Homosexuality which is criminalized according to the law.[1]
The 1950s saw the introduction of the East Pakistan's (East Bengal / modern-day Bangladesh) film industry. 'Mukh O Mukhosh' (1956) was the first Bengali film made in East Pakistan which represented conservative Heterosexual marriage. From the year 1956 - 1960s, many films followed this pattern. The Bengali Muslim literature sector also started to grow expeditiously during this period.[2]
Progressive values in educated Bengali Muslim society was to possess Heteronormative values. In the 1960s decade, there were reports to have some Brothels in Dacca University's adjacent areas e.g. the Shahbag area, where Bacha bazi (sexual play on young adolescent males) was observed but publicly adult Homosexuality was not seen;[1] Homosexuality remained a taboo throughout 1947 to 1960s decade and to 1971 emancipation in which year Bangladesh unilaterally seceded from parent-state Unionship with Pakistan severed politically.[1]
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