A man has been charged with attempting to rape a 10-year-old child in Chaugachha, Jashore.
The incident occurred on Sunday (March 16) around 11am in Guatali village of Narayanpur Union in the upazila.
The accused, Mithu Hossain, 25, is the son of Abdus Salam from Guatali village in Narayanpur Union of Chuadanga Upazila.
The survivor has been sent to the One Stop Crisis Center at Jashore General Hospital for medical examination.
The child's father filed a complaint, stating, "Around 11:00 am, my daughter was playing in front of our house. At that time, Mithu came and tried to rape her by covering her mouth, leading to a scuffle. During the struggle, her clothes were torn. At one point, the child bit Mithu, causing him to let go. When the child screamed, neighbours rushed to the spot, and Mithu fled."
Later, the child was rescued and admitted to Chuadanga Government Hospital.
Dr. Sanchita Sen, the on-duty physician in the emergency department, said, "The child has scratches on her face and chest. She has been given initial treatment and referred to the One Stop Crisis Center (OSCC) at Jashore General Hospital."
Maruf Hossain, Sub-Inspector (SI) of Chuadanga Police Station, said, "A case is underway regarding the incident. The accused is currently on the run, and efforts are being made to arrest him."