rape in bangladesh

Opinion / Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

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.

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

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Five accused of raping girl in Rangamati

A case was filed on Tuesday with a Rangamati court against five people on charges of raping a college student and videotaping the incident.

March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021

26,695 rape cases filed in last 5 years: IGP office report to HC

A total of 26,695 rape cases have been filed across the country in the last five years, said the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in a report submitted to the High Court today.

January 9, 2021
January 9, 2021

Ward-level AL leader in Natore arrested for rape, circulating video

A ward-level leader of Awami League was arrested last night on charges of raping a woman in Naldanga upazila of Natore, and circulating a video of the incident through social media.

November 1, 2020
November 1, 2020

Two held over rape of 35-year-old house help, 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ctg

A 35-year old house help and a 12-year old school girl were raped in two separate incidents in Chattogram’s Boalkhali upazila.

October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020

Man held for raping parlor worker in Gazipur

Police on last night arrested a driver for allegedly raping a female worker of a local parlour in his car in Zirani area of Gazipur.

October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020

Man arrested for raping two minors in Narayanganj

A man was arrested on charges of raping two minors -- sisters -- in Siddhirganj of Narayanganj yesterday, police said.

October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020

Man, sister held over rape in Savar

Police arrested a man and his elder sister on charge of raping a 20-year-old girl in Ashulia of Savar.

October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020

Anti-rape protest continues for seventh consecutive day

Anti-rape protests continued across the country for the seventh consecutive day today as different organisations took to the streets demonstrating against rape, sexual harassment and violence against women.

October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020

Man arrested for raping speech-impaired niece in Brahmanbaria

Police have arrested a man for allegedly raping his 12-year-old speech-impaired niece in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria.