Rape has become an epidemic: Dr Kamal
Alarmed by the growing incidents of rape in the country, Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday urged people to forge a movement to ensure people’s security and establish the rule of law.
“Rape has turned into an epidemic, we are getting news of rape not only from Dhaka but also from Chattogram and rest of the country every morning through newspapers,” Dr Kamal, also the president of Gonoforum, said.
While addressing a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, the eminent jurist blamed the deteriorating law and order situation for this increase in rape incidents.
“Why is there a rising trend in rape cases? Why does lacking still remain in our law and order? It has really emerged as a deep concern for us,” Kamal said at the human chain.
Claiming that it is constitutionally recognised that there will be rule of law and security of people’s lives and properties in the country, Kamal said those who take charge of the country should give first priority to these two issues.
“Why will this not stop? This should be stopped immediately and effective steps should be taken to this end. Otherwise, give the people a scope to elect a capable government that can free the society from violence,” Kamal said.
He also criticised the government for its failure in dealing with the issues and said there is no democracy in the country in a true sense.
“We are seeing a light of hope as people are standing up now. Let’s come forward unitedly to continue the fight for establishing effective democracy in the country,” he said.
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