rape in bangladesh

Rape of 8-yr-old / This is the highest level of injustice: HC

The High Court yesterday expressed its outrage over the rape of an eight-year-old child in Magura, stating that the incident represented the highest level of injustice.

Violence against women: Govt promises speedy probe and trial

Amid vigorous protests by different quarters demanding women’s safety and the administration’s accountability in handling incidents of sexual assault, the government has promised steps to speed up judicial processes in such cases.

Arresting rapists is not enough

Recent rape incident of a 8-year-old exemplifies everything wrong with our society.

No room for rapists in Bangladesh: home adviser

Jahangir Alam says govt to take strong measures against those who will try to curb women’s freedom

Rape investigations to be completed in 15 days, trial in 90 days: law adviser

He said that the government will bring some amendments into relevant laws

Who will rescue the rescue app for women?

Govt should properly utilise tools meant to prevent gender-based violence

114 women raped in first three months this year

Around 114 women were raped in the first three months of 2024, said  Ain O Salish Kendra yesterday. Three victims were killed and one died by suicide after rape, the human rights organisation added.

Respecting boundaries and holding men responsible

I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.

397 women raped in last 10 months

Says Mahila Parishad report

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

This is the highest level of injustice: HC

The High Court yesterday expressed its outrage over the rape of an eight-year-old child in Magura, stating that the incident represented the highest level of injustice.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Violence against women: Govt promises speedy probe and trial

Amid vigorous protests by different quarters demanding women’s safety and the administration’s accountability in handling incidents of sexual assault, the government has promised steps to speed up judicial processes in such cases.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Arresting rapists is not enough

Recent rape incident of a 8-year-old exemplifies everything wrong with our society.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

No room for rapists in Bangladesh: home adviser

Jahangir Alam says govt to take strong measures against those who will try to curb women’s freedom

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Rape investigations to be completed in 15 days, trial in 90 days: law adviser

He said that the government will bring some amendments into relevant laws

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Who will rescue the rescue app for women?

Govt should properly utilise tools meant to prevent gender-based violence

April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024

114 women raped in first three months this year

Around 114 women were raped in the first three months of 2024, said  Ain O Salish Kendra yesterday. Three victims were killed and one died by suicide after rape, the human rights organisation added.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Respecting boundaries and holding men responsible

I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

397 women raped in last 10 months

Says Mahila Parishad report

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

How women's secondary status encourages violence

The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society