Expressing deep sorrow over the death of Magura’s eight-year-old rape victim, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday demanded exemplary punishment for the 'monsters' who raped and killed the little girl."

In a condolence message issued by BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan shortly after the news of her death, Fakhrul said, "An innocent child was subjected to the cruelty of a few monsters in Magura."

“How much she struggled with the scars on her body in the hospital bed, leaving behind the illusion of this world, leaving us in shame and tears, is beyond the capacity of words to express,” he said.

Fakhrul prayed for the peace of her departed soul and expressed his deepest sympathy to the grieving family. “At the same time, I demand that exemplary punishment be ensured for these 'monsters,'" he said.

Magura rape victim loses battle for life

The minor girl, who was raped while visiting her sister-in-law’s home in Magura, passed away at 1pm on Thursday after battling for her life at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.

The incident occurred on March 5 night when the victim visited her sister’s in-laws’ house at Nijnanduali village in Magura’s Sadar upazila.

She was initially admitted to Magura General Hospital and later transferred to Faridpur Medical College Hospital as her condition deteriorated.

On Thursday, she was moved to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) before being shifted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka.

The rape of the girl sparked protests across the country. University students, including that of Dhaka University, staged demonstrations on their respective campuses, demanding the death penalty of the accused.