Teep

#Perspective / Wearing a teep is my choice

As a Bengali woman, donning a teep is part of one’s culture and tradition. I had seen my mother use the teep as a part of her look in the ’60s and ’70s. It was not just my mother; many in my family wear the teep. I wear them every day myself, and in my opinion, it has nothing to do with the plight of my piety.

Harassed for wearing teep: Sylhet police inspector withdrawn for criticizing protest

A police inspector in Sylhet has been withdrawn over a Facebook post mocking the ongoing protests against the harassment of a college teacher for wearing a teep.

Is it only about teep?

Among myriad discussions, criticism, obscene and hostile comments, one question pops up every now and then: “Why so much fuss over a teep?”

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.

Harassment for wearing teep: Constable identified, says DMP commissioner  

A police constable has been identified over harassing a Tejgaon College teacher for "wearing teep". 

‘Teacher harassed for wearing teep’: Suborna protests in parliament

Renowned actress and lawmaker Suborna Mustafa has expressed outrage in the parliament today over the reported harassment of a woman by a policeman – for wearing teep.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Wearing a teep is my choice

As a Bengali woman, donning a teep is part of one’s culture and tradition. I had seen my mother use the teep as a part of her look in the ’60s and ’70s. It was not just my mother; many in my family wear the teep. I wear them every day myself, and in my opinion, it has nothing to do with the plight of my piety.

April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022

Harassed for wearing teep: Sylhet police inspector withdrawn for criticizing protest

A police inspector in Sylhet has been withdrawn over a Facebook post mocking the ongoing protests against the harassment of a college teacher for wearing a teep.

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

Is it only about teep?

Among myriad discussions, criticism, obscene and hostile comments, one question pops up every now and then: “Why so much fuss over a teep?”

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

Harassment for wearing teep: Constable identified, says DMP commissioner  

A police constable has been identified over harassing a Tejgaon College teacher for "wearing teep". 

April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022

‘Teacher harassed for wearing teep’: Suborna protests in parliament

Renowned actress and lawmaker Suborna Mustafa has expressed outrage in the parliament today over the reported harassment of a woman by a policeman – for wearing teep.