rape in bangladesh

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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

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence / 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020

Rape at MC College: HC forms 3-member probe committee

The High Court today formed a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the incident of the gang-rape of a woman at Murari Chand College in Sylhet on September 25.

September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020

892 incidents of rape recorded in last 8 months

A total of 892 incidents of rape happened in Bangladesh in the last eight months since January, a report has said.

September 28, 2020
September 28, 2020

Rape at MC College: 2 including prime accused Saifur on 5-day remand

Two accused including the prime suspect, Saifur Rahman, were placed on a five-day remand in a case filed over the gang-rape of a woman at Murari Chand College in Sylhet on Friday.

September 12, 2020
September 12, 2020

4 held on charges of raping 15-year-old girl in Bhola

Four youths have been arrested in Monpura upazila of Bhola on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl.

September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020

7-year-old girl raped in Jashore

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenage boy in Jashore’s Chaugachha upazila yesterday.

August 23, 2020
August 23, 2020

Kurigram schoolgirl rescued; rapist who abducted her still not arrested

Police have rescued the school student who was abducted from her home at Gunaigachh union of Kurigram's Ulipur Upazila.

August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020

RMG worker gang-raped in Narayanganj

A garment worker was allegedly gang-raped by five unknown youths in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj.

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

5 arrested in connection with rape of teenage girl in Patuakhali

Five suspected rapists were held in connection with a case filed for raping a nineteen-year-old girl at a residential hotel in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila last night.

July 18, 2020
July 18, 2020

Madrasa teacher accused of raping student in Jashore

A madrasa student has reportedly been raped by her teacher in Sharsha upazila of Jashore.

July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020

416 women raped in last six months: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad says

On an average, more than two women were raped every day in the last six months in Bangladesh, a report of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) said today.