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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 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.

September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020

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.

August 23, 2020
August 23, 2020

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.

August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020

RMG worker gang-raped in Narayanganj

A garment worker was allegedly gang-raped by five unknown youths in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj.

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

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.

July 18, 2020
July 18, 2020

Madrasa teacher accused of raping student in Jashore

A madrasa student has reportedly been raped by her teacher in Sharsha upazila of Jashore.

July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020

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.

July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020

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.

June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020

Tenth grader raped in Noakhali

A tenth grader was allegedly raped by a youth in Kabirhat upazila of Noakhali.

June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020

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.

April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

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.