Cumilla rape: Naripokkho demands justice

Naripokkho, a women's rights organisation, has expressed outrage over the recent rape of a woman in Cumilla's Muradnagar upazila, calling for immediate and effective action from the government and law enforcement to ensure justice and prevent similar crimes.

The incident occurred on the night of June 26, when a man allegedly broke into the victim's home and raped her.

Footage of the victim was later circulated on social media, prompting widespread condemnation.

Naripokkho said such incidents continue to occur across the country, yet effective state measures to prevent or respond to them remain grossly inadequate, according to a statement signed by Safia Azim, its movement secretary.

While some cases see partial justice, the overall absence of institutional action has left many victims without support or redress, they said.

"We are deeply angered, disheartened, and alarmed," the statement read.

Naripokkho demanded impartial investigations and fair trials in all cases of rape and sexual violence against women—particularly the one in Muradnagar—and urged the government, administration, and law enforcement agencies to take immediate and meaningful steps to curb such crimes.

The statement also called on citizens to break the silence and actively resist all forms of violence against women. It urged people to treat survivors with dignity and compassion and to support the judicial process.