rape case

Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases

The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.

Two-Finger Test: It violates rape victims’ basic rights

The two-finger test or virginity test in rape cases was a violation of fundamental rights of the survivours, the High Court observed in the full text of a verdict.

Accused in kidnapping, rape case flees from police van in Gaibandha

An accused in an abduction and rape case has escaped with handcuffs while getting down from a police van at Govindganj Police Station in Gaibandha.

Teacher accused of raping boy

An Arabic teacher has been accused of raping a 12-year-old boy in Kulaura, Moulvibazar, on Tuesday.   

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.

HC grants 1-year bail to rape case convict after he marries victim

The High Court today granted one year bail to Dilip Khalko, a convict of a rape case, as he married the victim at Rajshahi jail gate in line with its conditional directive.

Rape case filed against Rajshahi ASI

A case has been filed against an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) for raping a 25-year-old woman in Natore.

Man gets life term for rape in Tangail

A court in Tangail today sentenced a man to life term imprisonment in a case filed for raping a woman in 2008.

Detention of 4 children in Barishal: Senior judicial magistrate apologises to HC

Barishal's Senior Judicial Magistrate Enayet Ullah today offered unconditional apology and expressed regrets to the High Court for sending four children, who were arrested in a rape case, to the custody of a children’s development centre beyond his jurisdiction.

May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019

HC summons Patuakhali civil surgeon over postmortem report in rape case

The High Court summons the civil surgeon of Patuakhali to appear before it on May 22 for giving an explanation of a postmortem report made in connection with a rape and murder case.

April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019

Businessman sued for ‘raping’ woman for 4yrs

A woman files a case against a local businessman for “raping” her for four years reportedly after silencing her with various threats in Ghior upazila of Manikganj.

February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019

2 cops to die for killing 2 college girls after rape

A Kishoreganj court sentences two persons including a police constable to death and five others to four-year jail term in connection with killing of two college girls in 2008.

February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019

8-year-old girl 'raped'

Police yesterday detained a Bangladesh Betar artiste for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Dhaka's West Agargaon area.

February 16, 2019
February 16, 2019

Woman murdered after ‘rape’ in Savar

A woman, left by her husband, is murdered allegedly after she was raped in Kathgora area of Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka.

February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019

‘Rapist’ of indigenous house help held

A man, who allegedly raped a 16-year-old indigenous girl in Dhaka's Kalachandpur area yesterday, is arrested from Dhaka.

February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019

House help 'raped' by employer

A 16-year-old indigenous girl was allegedly raped by her employer in Dhaka's Kalachandpur area yesterday.

February 13, 2019
February 13, 2019

2 Manikganj cops held

Two police officials in Manikganj were arrested and placed on a six-day remand yesterday in a case filed over the rape of a woman.

February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Two cops face rape allegation

Two police officials have been withdrawn for allegedly raping a girl in the district's Saturia upazila.

February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Teenager held for raping girl

A 13-year-old boy was arrested yesterday on charge of raping a 5-year-old girl in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh, police said.