The trial proceedings of the eight-year-old rape victim from Magura will start within seven days, said Law Adviser Prof Dr Asif Nazrul.  Speaking at a press briefing at the Secretariat, he said the DNA report of the victim will be provided within five days as the autopsy report will be available today (Thursday) somehow.   Asif Nazrul hoped the trial in the rape case would soon conclude, with all information, including testimony and the post-mortem report, presented. Replying to a question, the adviser said that there is an instance of completing trial within seven to eight days in the past, and hoped that the trial will complete soon. The body of the rape victim will be taken to Magura from Dhaka by a helicopter today, he said, adding that Fisheries and Livestock Adviser will accompany it. CA condoles death of Magura rape victim; orders speedy trial A tribunal will be set up exclusively for cases involving child rape and sexual assault. The tribunal will ensure prompt justice, and the official gazette for its formation will be published on Sunday, he said. Amending the existing Women and Children Repression and Prevention Act, a new will be enacted on Sunday, if delayed it will be on Monday, he said. Prof Asif said several pornographic websites emerged after August 5, and steps are being taken to shut them down starting tomorrow (March 14).

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 eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka opened her eyes for a while for the first time on Monday morning. Her physical condition has, however, improved very slightly and doctors hope for further improvement within the next couple of days. Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder informed about the little girl’s health condition, quoting doctors. Briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Azad said the interim government is regularly monitoring the health condition of the girl from Magura. Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Lieutenant General (retd.) Abdul Hafiz is in regular contact with doctors at the CMH, said the Deputy Press Secretary. Hafiz also spoke to the doctors and they told him that the girl’s physical condition has improved slightly. However, oxygen supply to her brain has been disrupted due to respiratory problems. The girl had water in her brain and it has not been possible to remove it yet. Magura child rape: Prime accused put on 7-day remand in midnight hearing  But the air that was trapped in her chest has been removed and doctors are hopeful that her health condition will improve somewhat in a day or two, Azad said. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum and Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter visited the CMH on Monday to look into the progress of the child’s health. They talked to doctors and gave necessary directives, Azad said. 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. A Magura court on Monday midnight placed the main accused in a case over the rape of the girl on a seven-day remand and three others on a five-day remand each. Court fails to hear remand hearing against Magura rape accused due to protest Those remanded are prime accused Hitu Sheikh, 50, father-in-law of the victim’s elder sister, his wife Zayeda Khatun, and their two sons- Sajib Sheikh and Ratul Sheikh, of Nijnanduali village in Magura’s Sadar upazila.

The government is committed to ensuring that the perpetrator of child rape in Magura do not escape justice, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt. General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He made the remark while visiting the victim undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Sunday. A case was filed with Magura Sadar police station and all four accused were arrested in this connection, he said. "I have directed the law enforcement agencies to take a tough stance against harassment and rape of women. I also directed the concerned to submit reports to the court after completing quick investigation by making a list of all the violence against women so far,” the home adviser said He said the criminals involved in the recent incidents of rape will be brought to justice and punished strictly. Magura rape victim shifted to Dhaka CMH for better treatment Jahangir also said that women will perform their duties fearlessly at home and outside and those who will try to obstruct them will be brought under  law. He said that everyone should be aware and vocal against violence against women. “Family, social and moral values should be nurtured.” During the visit at the CMH, the adviser inquired about the child's treatment and instructed the hospital authorities to ensure the highest level of medical care. Senior officials of CMH were also present. Earlier, on March 6, upon learning about the incident, the adviser contacted the child's mother over the phone and assured her of the government's full support for the child's treatment. Tarique talks to Magura rape victim’s mother, assures justice The victim was transferred to CMH from Dhaka Medical College Hospital yesterday for better medical care. The horrific rape of the minor girl in Magura triggered protests across the country.