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I do not own any car so whenever I have to go somewhere I have to wait for public transports and frequently walk on the street. I feel really queasy to walk on the road (which is pretty common in Bangladesh) knowing it is very bad but I can not help it as walking on the footpath guarantees harassments like sleazy comments, nudging and poking breasts and making filthy gestures. This is irrespective of how old the victim is or the possibility of the victim to being like their daughter or sister.
- Neera
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
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I am so sorry to hear of your harassment. It is not good in NYC either if you get on a street that isn’t so busy, then men think you are there for them. I hate it! In the crowds it happens less.
Crowd does not help avoid harassment, infact it encourages it. In Dhaka one moment someone touches you the next moment he is gone, finding the culprit is not possible and even if you catch him someone has to comment on your attire and accuse you of encourging him.
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