rape in bangladesh
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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.
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.
