Pedophiles must be handed strict punishment
Rape has become a major problem for us. Women, girls, boys and even men are becoming victims of this social malaise. What is alarming is that these days, even teachers and religious clergy are also taking advantage of their little pupils and victimising them.
It is high time punitive laws are enacted and enforced to bring the rapists to books. Ukrainian parliament has recently approved Forced Chemical Castration of Pedophiles. In addition to forced chemical castration, the new law in Ukraine also keeps provision of up to 15 years in prison for raping minors and up to five years in prison for indecent acts involving children. This practice to punish pedophiles is legal in many countries, including the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
Bangladesh should also consider such strict measures to punish the culprits who victimise our children.
Mila Rahman, by email
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