The arrestee was identified as Aminul Haque, 45, son of late Sobhan of the village.
According to the case statement, Aminul as a matchmaker started communication with the victim’s family members, promising to bring a decent boy for their girl’s marriage.
Taking advantage of an empty house on last August 28, 29, 30, he raped the girl forcibly and threated her not to disclose the matter to anyone.
Later the girl conceived and filed a rape case with Shahrasti Police Station on November 3.
Acting on secret information, a police team conducted a drive in the area and arrested the accused around 11 am, said Md Shah Alam, officer-in-charge of Shahrasti Police Station.
Later Aminul confessed this offense in this connection.
Meanwhile, he was sent to jail after being denied his bail prayer in the afternoon, the OC added.