rape in bangladesh
114 women raped in first three months this year
Around 114 women were raped in the first three months of 2024, said Ain O Salish Kendra yesterday. Three victims were killed and one died by suicide after rape, the human rights organisation added.
Respecting boundaries and holding men responsible
I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.
397 women raped in last 10 months
Says Mahila Parishad report
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence / How women's secondary status encourages violence
The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society
Five accused of raping girl in Rangamati
A case was filed on Tuesday with a Rangamati court against five people on charges of raping a college student and videotaping the incident.
26,695 rape cases filed in last 5 years: IGP office report to HC
A total of 26,695 rape cases have been filed across the country in the last five years, said the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in a report submitted to the High Court today.
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, 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.
