More than nine years have passed since a case was filed over the rape of a nine-year-old schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Khilkhet area. The tribunal dealing with the case has framed charges against the lone accused and held 96 hearings but is yet to complete the trial.
This was targeted violence, against women, by men who knew exactly what they were doing
Constructive engagement must to resolve ongoing debates and challenges
he incident took place at Sarak Bazar
In response to the rising wave of violence against women and environmental destruction across Bangladesh, Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement and BotTala are coming together to organize a cultural protest under the banner “Resist Violence Against Women and Nature.”
Anti-rape platform submits five-point demand to law adviser to prevent such incidents
The government plans to appoint 100 percent female staff in the call centre so that women feel free to file complaints
Artistes called for the swift resolution of all rape and gender-based violence cases during the demonstration. They demanded the formation of a special tribunal to ensure speedy justice. Notable personalities at the gathering included Misha Sawdagor, Rawshan Ara Rozina, Shipon Mitra, Joy Chowdhury, Mukti, and several other actors.
The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?
Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.
The government needs to do more to protect vulnerable populations
The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.
Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.
That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.
I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.
Take urgent action to rescue her, punish rapist/abductors
