Bangladesh is a country that fought for the right to speak its own language. We take pride in our culture, our heritage, and even our cricket team. Yet when it comes to something as basic as lingerie, we suddenly turn red in the face. Why?
The Silent Shame Around Lingerie
In most Bangladeshi shops, lingerie is treated like a “secret item.” It’s tucked away in a corner, whispered about, and handed over in black plastic bags as if it were something scandalous. But lingerie isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Just like shoes protect our feet, lingerie supports comfort, health, and confidence. So why the shame?
The Male Shopkeeper Problem
Here’s the awkward truth: most lingerie counters are run by men. That means a woman looking for the right size often has to whisper across the counter while the shopkeeper (and sometimes other shoppers) stare. The result? Women rush the process, pick whatever is handed to them, and walk away feeling embarrassed instead of empowered.
Health, Comfort, and Confidence
Ill-fitting lingerie isn’t just uncomfortable — it can actually harm health. Back pain, poor posture, skin irritation — the list goes on. But because of social shyness, many women don’t get the chance to choose properly. What should be about comfort and confidence turns into a stressful experience.
Change Is Already Knocking
Thankfully, urban Bangladesh is waking up. Online stores, women-led lingerie brands, and social media conversations are slowly breaking the taboo. Younger women are treating lingerie not just as clothing, but as a form of self-care and self-expression. And guess what? That’s exactly how it should be.
Time to Stop Being Lingerie-Shy
At the end of the day, lingerie is not immoral, embarrassing, or “westernized.” It is just clothing — clothing that every woman deserves to choose without shame. A society that hides its underwear conversations under the carpet is a society that ignores women’s comfort.
If we, as a nation, could fight bravely for our language, surely we can shop bravely for our lingerie.
✨ Maybe it’s time we stop whispering about lingerie — and start talking about it as openly as we talk about cricket scores.
