More than nine years have passed since a case was filed over the rape of a nine-year-old schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Khilkhet area. The tribunal dealing with the case has framed charges against the lone accused and held 96 hearings but is yet to complete the trial.
This was targeted violence, against women, by men who knew exactly what they were doing
Constructive engagement must to resolve ongoing debates and challenges
he incident took place at Sarak Bazar
In response to the rising wave of violence against women and environmental destruction across Bangladesh, Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement and BotTala are coming together to organize a cultural protest under the banner “Resist Violence Against Women and Nature.”
Anti-rape platform submits five-point demand to law adviser to prevent such incidents
The government plans to appoint 100 percent female staff in the call centre so that women feel free to file complaints
Artistes called for the swift resolution of all rape and gender-based violence cases during the demonstration. They demanded the formation of a special tribunal to ensure speedy justice. Notable personalities at the gathering included Misha Sawdagor, Rawshan Ara Rozina, Shipon Mitra, Joy Chowdhury, Mukti, and several other actors.
The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.
This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.
Mohsin would burst into laughter, saying, "Justice for rape? Is that even a crime worthy of justice?" Rabeya, laughing alongside him, would add, "People expect justice for rape these days? I'm speechless at their naïveté!"
While International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment, the statistics from Bangladesh on violence against women paint a troubling and stark reality.
Rights groups have expressed deep concern over the worsening law and order situation in Bangladesh, citing a rise in gender-based violence, harassment, and restrictions on women’s mobility.
Police should use technology to track down all the accused
Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.
Over 78 percent of women in Bangladesh have experienced technology-facilitated violence against women (TF-VAW), reveals a new study by NETZ Bangladesh.
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
