Tanzila continues to challenge gender stereotypes in ‘Icchedana’ season 3
The third season of the drama-series, "Icchedana", based on a group of Bangladeshi adolescent girls, who triumph over gender stereotypes and society's restrictions, will be returning to the small screen tomorrow.
"Icchedana" will be broadcast on BTV at 9:30 pm every Wednesday. The drama will also air on Asian TV at 7:30 pm every Sunday, from September 25 and ATN Bangla at 11:20 pm every Tuesday, from September 27.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In "Icchedana", adolescent girls from the village Haathmathali overcome the pressure of early marriage, sexual harassment, and find ways to manage their menstrual hygiene.
Season 3 of the drama features storylines about mental health, bullying and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents. This season continues the story of Tanzila, her all-girl football team and their community as they strive to make their own way, to avoid child marriage and to follow their ambitions.
"Girls and women in Bangladesh have so much to contribute to society, yet they are being held back by discrimination and harmful practices. 'Icchedana' highlights positive practices and encourages adolescent girls to thrive and fully participate in life. It is crucial to end child marriage and ensure that gender equality becomes a reality," said Md. Hasanuzzaman Kallol, Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs.
Adding to this, Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh said, "Too many girls and women in Bangladesh suffer from discrimination, abuse and violence because of harmful social norms and practices. But change is possible. Icchedana is a celebration of what girls can achieve, and a call to each of us to join the fight for gender equality."
The series highlights the need to invest in girls' education, and the importance of encouraging young people to speak out on policies that affect them.
"It is important for girls in Bangladesh to have a positive role model they can relate to. Tanzila shows that change is possible, and that girls can overcome adversity to win respect and equal treatment, especially if we are united and support and encourage each other," said actress Priyam Archi, who plays the lead character Tanzila.
"There should be no difference in the way girls and boys are treated, or the opportunities we are given. The drama shows that girls' empowerment is also good for boys—we become allies who help each other rather than rivals," said Arosh Khan, who plays the role of Charger.
"Icchedana" is jointly created by UNICEF and the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs.
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