rape
Address, not dismiss, human rights violations
ASK report paints disturbing picture of first six months of 2024
Make people aware of 109 hotline
The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.
Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice
The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints
She was ‘raped after her eyes, mouth were glued shut’
A woman in Khulna’s Paikgachha upazila was reportedly gang-raped in the early hours of yesterday, by criminals who spread glue on her eyes to prevent her from identifying them.
The violence of silencing a rape survivor
That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.
The cost of a complaint
When a complaint of sexual violence comes as a formal allegation, how we hear the stories in those complaints matters.
Lamichhane sentenced to eight years for rape
A court in Nepal on Wednesday sentenced former cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape.
‘Violence against women is a violation of human rights’
Our society still considers violence against women to be a women's issue and holds the view that only women should talk about it or protest it.
Ensure justice in Cox’s Bazar gang rape case
This case is yet another tragic example of how unsafe this country is for women.
The ‘original pandemic’ of violence against women continues unabated
This week, a report issued by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad outlines the brutal reality: almost 300 women reported different types of abuse just in the last six months.
Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape
An international footballer who plays in the Premier League has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Bachao: App to prevent sexual assault and rape
The Bachao App was created to help prevent rape, a crime that remains to be constantly on the rise. The Bachao app is an excellent initiative to fulfil this purpose. We should all contribute by registering as volunteer so that if the time comes, we can save someone from something horrible.
Rumpa's death: Evidence of rape not found, doctor says
The autopsy found no sign of rape on the body of Stamford University student Rubaiyat Sharmin Rumpa, a doctor of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital says.
Indian woman set on fire in 'rape attempt'
A young woman was allegedly set on fire by her neighbour after she resisted his attempt to rape her in Muzzaffarpur town in Bihar, an Indian police officer says.
Minor girl raped in Bandarban
An eight-year-old girl has been raped by a local shop employee in Baishari area under Naikhangchhari upazilla of Bandarban, family members claim.
Youth held for rape in Narayanganj
Police claim to have arrested a youth for allegedly raping a female worker and capturing the rape scene through his mobile phone in Araihahazar upazila of Narayanganj.
Minor girl raped in Jhenidah
A minor girl is raped by a man at Ektarpur village in Kaliganj upazila of Jhenidah, police say.
Rapist-Victim Marriage: OC withdrawn, SI suspended
The officer-in-charge and a sub-inspector of Pabna Sadar Police Station were withdrawn and suspended over allegations of arranging a marriage between a gang-raped woman and one of the rapists.
3 rape accused held in Barishal
Three accused in connection with two separate rape cases have been arrested in Barishal, police have said.