rape incidents
The socio-political factors that ‘influence sex offenders’
As the country is witnessing a growing number of rape incidents, experts think it is an outcome of ‘sick politics’ as many rapists have ‘political clout’ and advised political parties to go for a ‘course correction’.
Anti-rape protests keep up momentum, as feminist group rejects death penalty
Activists of different organisations, including those working on women’s rights, staged demonstrations on the road in front of the Jatiya Sangsad on Saturday, protesting the growing incidents of rape and demanding the toughest punishment for rapists.
Women now upset, worried: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the womenfolk in Bangladesh has become very helpless and deeply worried over their security due to the recent spate of rape and sexual harassment “by ruling party men”.
Why 97 pc sex offenders in Bangladesh go unpunished
As the recent spate of rape and sexual harassment of women rocked the country, experts called for ensuring exemplary punishment of the culprits and their abettors through prompt trials since 97 percent perpetrators now get off the hook in many ways.
Protests continue as fury spreads over rape incidents
Protests against the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women continued for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Criminals behind Noakhali incident await quick legal action: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said legal action will be taken soon against the criminals involved in torturing and sexually humiliating a woman in Noakhali.
BNP for social unity to resist rapists
BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday urged all to get united and form committees at every locality to ensure the security of women and prevent the growing incidents of rape.
3 held over separate rape incidents in Savar
Members of Rapid Action Battalion arrested a man along with his wife for allegedly raping his sister-in-law (the wife’s sister) at Bank Colony in Savar.