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Farzana Sithi and the struggle for women’s rights after the 2024 uprising (Level A1) — A group of people standing on top of a stage

Farzana Sithi and the struggle for women’s rights after the 2024 uprisingCEFR A1

18 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Bornil Amin, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
76 words
  • Farzana Sithi is a student activist from Jessore.
  • She volunteers with The Hunger Project, Bangladesh.
  • She became known during the July to August 2024 protests.
  • Supporters call her the "Tigress" and "Iron Lady".
  • She faces online harassment and smear campaigns.
  • She says problems rose after August 5, 2024.
  • She reports more violence and routine harassment of women.
  • Many people killed are still unaccounted for.
  • She asks women to unite and return to the streets if needed.

Difficult words

  • activist — a person who fights for social change.
  • protest — a public demonstration against something.
    protests
  • support — to help or encourage someone.
  • bullying — the act of hurting someone repeatedly.
  • freedom — the state of being free.
  • safe — not in danger; protected.
  • rights — legal entitlements to have certain things.

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Discussion questions

  • Why is Farzana a hero to many?
  • How can people support activists?
  • What change do you want to see in the world?

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