Inside the Oldest Brothel in Bangladesh (24 photos)

Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country where prostitution is legally recognized, though tightly regulated and socially controversial. In the town of Tangail stands Kandapara, often described as one of the oldest brothels in South Asia, with roots stretching back roughly two centuries. Narrow lanes, crowded rooms, and aging brick buildings form a small, enclosed neighborhood where generations of women have lived and worked. Life here follows its own routines, shaped by poverty, stigma, and survival, revealing a rarely seen side of the country’s complex social landscape.