rape in bangladesh

Ward-level AL leader in Natore arrested for rape, circulating video

A ward-level leader of Awami League was arrested last night on charges of raping a woman in Naldanga upazila of Natore, and circulating a video of the incident through social media.
Two held over rape of 35-year-old house help, 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ctg

A 35-year old house help and a 12-year old school girl were raped in two separate incidents in Chattogram’s Boalkhali upazila.
Man held for raping parlor worker in Gazipur

Police on last night arrested a driver for allegedly raping a female worker of a local parlour in his car in Zirani area of Gazipur.
Man arrested for raping two minors in Narayanganj

A man was arrested on charges of raping two minors -- sisters -- in Siddhirganj of Narayanganj yesterday, police said.
Man, sister held over rape in Savar

Police arrested a man and his elder sister on charge of raping a 20-year-old girl in Ashulia of Savar.
Anti-rape protest continues for seventh consecutive day

Anti-rape protests continued across the country for the seventh consecutive day today as different organisations took to the streets demonstrating against rape, sexual harassment and violence against women.
Man arrested for raping speech-impaired niece in Brahmanbaria

Police have arrested a man for allegedly raping his 12-year-old speech-impaired niece in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria.
Physically-challenged woman raped in Rangamati, accused held

Police arrested a man on charges of raping an indigenous physically-challenged woman in Kaptai upazila of Rangamati yesterday.
4 Barishal children arrested for rape handed over to parents under HC order

Four children from Bakerganj in Barishal, who were arrested in a rape case, have been handed over to their parents early today after they were released from Jashore Children Development Centre in line with a High Court directive issued last night.
4 juvenile gang members held for gang-raping two girls in Savar

Police have arrested four juvenile gang members for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of two teenage girls at Ashulia in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
Man arrested for raping woman in Savar

A man has been arrested for raping a woman in Savar, on the outskirts area of Dhaka, police said today.
Noakhali rape: protesters stage demonstration at Shahbagh, demand home minister’s resignation

Protesting the rape incident in Noakhali's Begumganj, different groups of people staged a demonstration in the Shahbagh area of Dhaka and demanded resignation of the home minister for his failure to stop rape and oppression against women.
2 including BCL leader arrested over rape in Dhaka

Mirpur police arrested a Bangladesh Chhatra League city unit leader and a woman after a girl filed a case against them yesterday on charge of rape and abetting it.
Rape at MC College: HC forms 3-member probe committee

The High Court today formed a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the incident of the gang-rape of a woman at Murari Chand College in Sylhet on September 25.
892 incidents of rape recorded in last 8 months

A total of 892 incidents of rape happened in Bangladesh in the last eight months since January, a report has said.
Rape at MC College: 2 including prime accused Saifur on 5-day remand

Two accused including the prime suspect, Saifur Rahman, were placed on a five-day remand in a case filed over the gang-rape of a woman at Murari Chand College in Sylhet on Friday.
4 held on charges of raping 15-year-old girl in Bhola

Four youths have been arrested in Monpura upazila of Bhola on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl.
7-year-old girl raped in Jashore

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenage boy in Jashore’s Chaugachha upazila yesterday.
Kurigram schoolgirl rescued; rapist who abducted her still not arrested

Police have rescued the school student who was abducted from her home at Gunaigachh union of Kurigram's Ulipur Upazila.
RMG worker gang-raped in Narayanganj

A garment worker was allegedly gang-raped by five unknown youths in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj.
5 arrested in connection with rape of teenage girl in Patuakhali

Five suspected rapists were held in connection with a case filed for raping a nineteen-year-old girl at a residential hotel in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila last night.
Madrasa teacher accused of raping student in Jashore

A madrasa student has reportedly been raped by her teacher in Sharsha upazila of Jashore.
416 women raped in last six months: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad says

On an average, more than two women were raped every day in the last six months in Bangladesh, a report of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) said today.
Physician arrested on charges of raping chamber assistant in Pirojpur

Police arrested a physician last night on charges of raping his personal chamber assistant in Pirojpur on Wednesday afternoon.
Tenth grader raped in Noakhali

A tenth grader was allegedly raped by a youth in Kabirhat upazila of Noakhali.
Complaint lodged against 65-year-old for raping minor girl

A complaint is lodged against a 65-year-old man with Chasra police outpost yesterday for reportedly raping a seven-year-old girl several times at Raypara village of Chasra area of Jashore.
7 college students held for rape and leaking footage of incident in Pabna

Police arrest seven college students for their involvement in the rape of a 17-year-old girl, videos of which were captured on camera and later spread among people in Sirajganj’s Ullapara upazila.
2 teenagers arrested for raping a child in Kurigram

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with raping a child in Rowmari upazila of Kurigram.
Case filed over rape of minor in Bagerhat

A case was filed in connection with the rape of a fifteen-year-old girl in Bagerhat’s Sadar upazila last night.
30-year-old woman raped in Jashore

A case was filed with Kotwali Model Police Station yesterday under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act in connection with the rape incident of a 30-year-old mentally disabled woman at Teghoria village under Jashore sadar upazilla.