Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- The United States Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals joining its ranks while also halting gender transition-related medical procedures for current service members. The new policy, shared on the Armys official X account on February 14, aligns with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 27. This directive mandates that the military adhere strictly to individuals biological sex, effectively eliminating considerations of gender identity within the armed forces.

The announcement marks a significant shift in policy, overturning previous efforts to accommodate transgender personnel. “Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender...