Violence against women
Teen ‘raped in captivity’ for 3 days in Kishoreganj
Police arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly raping his teenage cousin in captivity for three days in Gujaria Bazar area of Karimganj in Kishoreganj.
Noakhali housewife molestation: Rape case filed against Delwar
A rape case was filed against Delwar Hossain who has been arrested for molesting a housewife in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali.
Noakhali housewife molestation: Two more accused held
Detectives arrested two more suspects from Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila early Wednesday in connection with the torture of a housewife.
The arrestees were identified as Shohagh, son of Pora Munshi and Nur Hossain, son of Soleman of Ekhl
'Wake up Bangladesh': Mushfiqur urges end to violence against women
Bangladesh cricket superstar Mushfiqur Rahim urged to stop violence against women. In a post in his social media page, Mushfiqur says: “Wake up Bangladesh. Say no to rape. No means NO.”
College student becomes Barishal Commissioner for one hour
Raimu Jaman, a college student, came up with her recommendations to resist violence against women after becoming divisional commissioner of Barishal for an hour.
Youth held for raping eighth grader in Barishal
Police on Tuesday arrested a young man as he allegedly raped an eighth grader in Chandpura area of Barishal Sadar upazila.
Noakhali housewife’s molestation: Main accused on 7-day remand
A Noakhali court on Tuesday placed main accused Badal Mia on a seven-day remand in a case filed over the torture of a housewife in Begumganj upazila of the district.
Rapists to be tried by speedy trial tribunals: State Minister
State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatun Nessa Indira on Tuesday said criminals involved in the Sylhet gang rape and Begumganj incident will be tried by speedy trial tribunals and punished.
Why 97 pc sex offenders in Bangladesh go unpunished
As the recent spate of rape and sexual harassment of women rocked the country, experts called for ensuring exemplary punishment of the culprits and their abettors through prompt trials since 97 percent perpetrators now get off the hook in many ways.
Protest against rape: Many FB profile pictures go black
Alongside protests on the streets, netizens, especially women, have resorted to digital protests to raise their voices against sexual assault, harassment and torture of women.