Lipika Pelham

The Hindu temple at Pirojpur, where Sanjida and Puja attempted to marry.

In Bangladesh, a same-sex marriage might see the couple sent to jail

Culture

In 2013, a traditional marriage ceremony took place at the Hindu temple in Pirojpur, Bangladesh, just as has been happening for hundreds of years. The only problem was that both people getting married were women and same-sex marriage is not accepted in Bangladesh. Now, instead of finding happiness, one of the brides is facing criminal charges — accused of abduction.