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Police on Sunday submitted the chargesheet in the Magura child rape case before the court, one month after the incident. The chargesheet was submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Abdul Matin against four people on Sunday afternoon, said Ayub Ali, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station. Magura rape: Locals demand women madrasha at accused's home The prime accused of the case Hitu Sheikh gave a confessional statement before the court under section 164, according to court papers. The case had drawn national attention after the tragic death of eight-year-old Asiya. On March 6 at dawn, Asiya, who had come to visit her sister’s house, became severely ill after being raped allegedly by her brother-in-law’s father, Hitu Sheikh. Magura rape victim’s gayebana janaza held at DU Despite receiving treatment in various hospitals, she ultimately passed away at the Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH) on Thursday, March 13. In response, enraged protesters burned down the houses of the accused. Students and activists continue to blockade the Dhaka-Khulna highway daily in protest, demanding justice for Asiya.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday urged authorities to ensure justice within 90 days in a recent child murder case, emphasising that the verdict should not be delayed beyond that. “We want to see the trial completed, the verdict delivered and its implementation within 90 days...it should not exceed 91 days,” he said.  Dr Shafiqur made the remarks while visiting the grave of Achia Khatun, attending a prayer gathering, and meeting her family in Magura.  Speaking as the chief guest at a prayer event at Sonaikundi Government Primary School, he condemned the recent incident, calling it a disgrace to the nation. “This heinous act has left a stain on Bangladesh. In the past, many mothers and sisters suffered at the hands of such predators,” he said.  Criticising the culture of impunity, he said, “When people demand justice, they are arrested, but they never get to see justice being served. This lack of accountability encourages repeated crimes.”  Dr Shafiqur also questioned the enforcement of the death penalty for rape and murder, saying, “The maximum punishment for these crimes is death. But how many executions have we actually witnessed so far?”  Magura rape victim’s gayebana janaza held at DU He advocated for the implementation of Islamic law, arguing that it would ensure absolute justice. “If the laws of the Quran are enforced, justice will be served without oppression, and no oppressor will escape punishment,” he added.  He also mentioned that they do not just want to see a quick trial for this child’s murderers; they want to see the verdict executed. 

The 8-year-old rape victim from Magura, who was battling for her life, passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Thursday. Amid public uproar over the horrific rape incident and countryside protests seeking justice the little girl’s 7-day battle for life ended around 1 pm. She breathed her last around 1 pm despite receiving advanced medical care and the relentless efforts of expert doctors at CMH, the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said in a press release. The statement said that the child suffered three cardiac arrests in the morning. “While medical teams managed to revive her twice, the third proved fatal,” it said. The critically injured girl had been admitted to the CMH on March 8 for emergency treatment. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus expressed profound shock at the death of the girl and ordered bringing the accused to book through speedy trial. CA condoles death of Magura rape victim; orders speedy trial Expressing its deepest condolences to her bereaved family, the Bangladesh Army pledged to support them in anyway necessary, and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. 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 went to bed with her sister at night, but at the dead of night, her sister found her missing and began searching for her. After a frantic search, the girl was found unconscious a few yards away from the house. 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. Meanwhile, police arrested four people -- victim's brother-in-law Sojib Sheikh, 20, his brother Ratul Sheikh, 25, and their parents, i.e. her sister's parents-in-law, Hitu Sheikh, 50,and Jabeda Begum, 40, -- in connection with the rape on March 8(Sunday). 3 get life in prison for gang rape of a teenage girl in Kamrangirchar On Monday midnight, a Magura court placed the main accused on a seven-day remand and three others on a five-day remand each. The High Court (HC) on Sunday ordered the lower court to complete the trial of the case within six months. The HC also ordered the completion of investigation into the case within 30 days, and submit a report in this regard accordingly.   

The health condition of the eight-year-old Magura girl, now battling for her life in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, has been stated to be very critical, said Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Thursday. “The condition of the child from Magura is very critical; there were two more cardiac arrests today (Thursday); the second time, after about 30 minutes of CPR, she reversed. The brain is not functioning; GCS (coma) level is 3,” he said. Besides, blood pressure and oxygen levels are very low, Azad said. In a medical context, "CGS" can refer to cardiogenic shock, a serious condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Bangladesh Army urges prayers for Magura rape victim Earlier, on Wednesday, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said her “brainstem” and “pupil reflex” were also lower Wednesday than Tuesday. said doctors at the CMH were putting in their best efforts for the girl’s recovery.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 health condition of the eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka has deteriorated further, says a spokesperson on Wednesday. “We are very sad…sadly, her health condition has further deteriorated today (Wednesday),” Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said, seeking doa from all for her recovery. While giving updates on the little girl from Magura at a media briefing at Foreign Service Academy, Alam also said her “CGS” level comes down from four to three. In a medical context, "CGS" can refer to cardiogenic shock, a serious condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Global focus on Rohingya crisis to return through UN chief’s visit: Govt The Press Secretary also said her “brainstem” and “pupil reflex” are also lower than yesterday (Tuesday). He said the doctors at the CMH are putting in their best efforts for the girl’s recovery.    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. CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad and Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi were present at the media briefing. 

The High Court (HC) on Sunday ordered the lower court to complete the trial of the case involving the rape of an eight-year-old girl from Magura within six months. An HC bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury passed the suo motu order. Two lawyers also submitted a writ in this regard drawing the top court’s attention. The Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal concerned was directed to implement this order (completion of trial) with the timeframe. The HC also ordered the completion of investigation into the case within 30 days, and submit a report in this regard accordingly.     The court instructed to remove all photos of the victim from all types of media, including social media platforms, within 24 hours. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), police and Cyber Crime Unit were instructed to implement the order immediately. Besides, the court ordered the authorities to take action against those print and social media published photo and identity of the victim within three days as the section 14 of the Women and Children Repression and Prevention Act. Magura child rapist to be brought to justice: Home Adviser The social welfare official of Magura district was ordered to ensure security of the victim and her sister within 24 hours. The court in its observation said publishing the identity of the victim, and sharing photos are punishable offences and people will have to know it.   The incident occurred when the victim visited her sister’s in-laws’ house at Nijnanduali village in Magura’s Sadar upazila. She went to bed with her sister at night, but in the dead of night, her sister found her missing and began searching for her. After a frantic search, the girl was found unconscious a few yards away from the house. 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. Meanwhile, university students, including that of Dhaka University, staged demonstrations early Sunday on their respective campuses, demanding the death penalty of the accused. Earlier in the day, Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury visited the girl at the CMH and said the rapists will not be spared as the state is determined to ensure justice.  

Police arrested four people in a case filed over the violation of an 8-year-old girl at her married sister's home in Magura on Saturday. The arrestees are the victim's brother-in-law Sojib Sheikh, 20, his brother Ratul Sheikh, 25, and their parents, i.e. her sister's parents-in-law, Hitu Sheikh, 50, and Jabeda Begum, 40. Quoting her sister, police said her father-in-law, Hitu Sheikh, violated the little girl after taking her outside the house. Tarique talks to Magura rape victim’s mother, assures justice He also tried to kill the girl by strangling her but failed and left her in an unconscious state. Magura Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ayub Ali said the arrestees will be produced before the court on Sunday. Earlier on Wednesday, the victim went to visit her sister, who lives with her in-laws in Nijnanduali village in Sadar upazila of Magura district. At night, the victim went to bed with her sister. At the dead of night, her sister saw her nowhere and went outside in search of her. After a frantic search, she was found in an unconscious state a few yards away from the house. Magura rape victim shifted to Dhaka CMH for better treatment Later, she was taken to Magura General Hospital and then shifted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital due to her critical condition. On Thursday, the girl was sent to the DMCH. Meanwhile, the girl was transferred to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon for advanced medical care. Earlier, a medical board comprising specialists from four DMCH departments was formed to oversee her treatment.

The eight-year-old girl who was raped in Magura on Wednesday has been transferred to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka for advanced medical care. She was taken to CMH in an ICU ambulance from Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) at around 5:05 pm on Saturday, DMCH Director Brig Gen Md Asaduzzaman said. Earlier, a medical board comprising specialists from four DMCH departments was formed to oversee her treatment. Tarique talks to Magura rape victim’s mother, assures justice The incident occurred when the victim visited her sister’s in-laws’ house at Nijnanduali village in Magura’s Sadar upazila. She went to bed with her sister at night, but in the dead of night, her sister found her missing and began searching for her. After a frantic search, the girl was discovered unconscious a few yards away from the house. She was initially admitted to Magura General Hospital and later transferred to Faridpur Medical College Hospital due to her critical condition. On Thursday, she was moved to DMCH before being shifted to CMH.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday spoke with the mother of the minor girl who was raped in Magura and is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). He assured the victim's family that the BNP would stand by them in their pursuit of justice for the crime committed against the eight-year-old girl. The BNP leader spoke over the phone with the mother of the rape victim, who is now on life support, as a BNP delegation visited her at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The girl was allegedly raped while visiting her sister’s house in Nijnanduali village, Magura, on Thursday afternoon. The BNP delegation, led by party standing committee member Selima Rahman, visited the DMCH and consoled the victim’s family members. At one point, Tarique Rahman made a phone call to the mother of the rape victim through the cell phone of Dhaka South City unit Jubo Dal member secretary Rabiul Islam (Nayan). During the conversation, Tarique Rahman enquired about the child’s condition. The mother of the victim informed him that her daughter’s condition was critical and that she received blood. Tarique Rahman was heard reassuring the mother, saying, "I have told our leaders and activists there, especially Nayan, and also our leaders and activists in Magura, that they will be by her side to ensure justice is served and those responsible for this crime are punished. From our position, we will try our best to ensure you get justice according to the laws of the country." Magura rape survivor now in critical condition: DMCH director Tarique also informed the mother that he has already instructed party leaders to take all necessary steps for the child’s treatment. “Don’t worry, we are here, and the people of the country are by your side." "If only you could see what has been done to my little girl. I appeal to you, please pray that I get my daughter back. And may those who did this be punished." the grieving mother, in a tearful voice, responded. Later, speaking to reporters, Selima Rahman said, “The inhuman torture inflicted on the child is the greatest disgrace to human civilization. “Doesn’t the victim have any right to live?” She expressed concern over the ongoing violence against women and children, questioning the interim government’s response: “What is the interim government doing while incidents of repression against women and children continue to happen one after another? In the name of mob justice, looting is taking place, and people are being harassed... Can we say there is no government?” the BNP leader said. She called upon the government to ensure stricter punishment for the perpetrators of such crimes. Earlier, Selima Rahman, accompanied by BNP leaders Mir Sarafat Ali Sapu, Rafiqul Islam, Nipun Roy Chowdhury, and Jubo Dal leader Nayan, visited the DMCH to console the victim’s family. Doctors at the DMCH confirmed that the rape victim is in critical condition. They also mentioned that a medical board has been formed to oversee her treatment, as she was placed on life support on Friday.