Whores in Bangladesh

Fifty-seven dollars will buy you two hours with one of the women who work at the Fishtank, a Vegas-slick Bangkok bordello. Its name derives from the plate-glass window behind which employees sit while prospective customers eye them and decide whose services they want. The women at the Fishtank punch in on a time clock and are provided with stylists. The sense of desperation in Faridpur is palpable. Later we see her mother styling her hair. God, or at least religion, is a thread running throughout the film. There are Buddhist altars at the Fishtank.

Kandapara brothel in Tangail is one of 14 official brothels in Bangladesh. It consists of more than small rooms, which together make up what is in essence a prison for around sex workers. Hashi embraces her 'husband' in her room. Many young and inexperienced prostitutes have 'lovers' or 'husbands'. They normally live outside the brothel, occasionally taking money or sex from the girls in exchange for security. The drug can be found at any tea or cigarette stall around the brothel.

Prostitution in Bangladesh is legal and regulated. Prostitution is legal in Bangladesh , but the Bangladesh constitution provides that the "State shall endeavor to prevent gambling and prostitution. Vagrancy laws are sometimes used against prostitutes, and they were detained in shelters indefinitely. There are periodic crackdowns by the police, particularly against hotels being used for prostitution.

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