He ordered the policemen, in no uncertain terms, that they ensure the safety of women and bring the perpetrators to justice
Yunus also asked police to ensure safety of minorities
Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
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.
Why has the state failed to provide a safe space for them?
Complaint committees are a must to ensure safety of working women, students
Delhi was the least safe metropolitan city for women in India in the year 2021, according to the latest official data.
The issue deserves the highest priority from policymakers
Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport
Although women are regularly harassed in public transport in Dhaka city, they are often unable to protest for fear of further harassment.
In Dhaka, a woman travelling—whether walking on the street or using public transportation—faces a near-constant threat of sexual harassment.
