423 women victims of violence in Oct

At least 423 women were victims of violence across the country last month, according to Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. 

The total number of women raped was 103. Of them, 19 were gang raped, while 11 were killed after being raped, said a press release of the organisation yesterday.

Six women were abducted in October, and one woman was sold to a brothel.

The parishad made its report based on news reports published in 13 Bangla and English national dailies.   

The statement, signed by Maleka Banu, general secretary of the organisation, said as many as 94 women and children were murdered last month.

It also said 22 women, who were tortured, committed suicide, while 21 others died “mysteriously”. Eleven women fell prey to acid attacks, one of whom died later.  

As many as 40 women were tortured due to dowry related issues. Of the victims, 16 succumbed to their injuries. 

The statement also said 12 girls were pushed into early marriage.