Rape of Garment Worker in Savar: Human chain demands exemplary punishment
Bangladesh Garments Sramik Sanghati yesterday demanded exemplary punishment of the rapists of a garment worker. The victim was raped in Ashulia of Savar on Tuesday.
At least 50 leaders and activists of the organisation formed a human chain at Jatiya Press Club in the capital to press home the demand. They also brought out a procession which marched adjacent roads.
Speaking at the programme, Taslima Aktar, president of the workers’ rights organisation, said rape is increasing due to the culture of impunity.
“Not only the culprits, but the government, administration and law enforcers are responsible -- for failing in their duty to prevent rape,” she said.
Citing living standards of some 30 lakh garment workers in the country, Taslima said most of them live in severe insecurity. “Despite having a huge impact on the country’s economy, garment workers are neglected both in their homes and at workplaces,” she added.
Among others, the organisation’s general secretary Julhasnayeen Babu and organising secretary Aminul Islam Shama also spoke.
On January 14, the garment worker was allegedly gang-raped by her house owner and three others in Ashulia, after the victim and her husband failed to pay a month’s house rent. On Wednesday, police arrested the house owner after the victim filed a case with Ashulia Police Station.
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