rape cases

DMP chief regrets remarks on ‘rape’

Dhaka Metropoli-tan Police (DMP) Commissi-oner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has expressed regret over his recent remarks regarding rape, following widespread criticism.

Rape of 8-year-old: Disturbing details emerge

The eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the capital’s CMH, was raped by her sister’s father-in-law when she was visiting their home in Magura, police said.

Condition of 8-yr-old ‘rape’ victim very critical, medical board formed

The injury to her neck is severe, and there are also injuries on her genitals, says DMCH director

Reaction / What does an 8-year-old’s 'rape' say about us?

It was not an isolated incident but part of a grim trend of sexual violence that has gripped the country

Sexual violence: Protests flare on campuses

Students across the country took to the streets yesterday, outraged by the “government’s inaction” amid a series of incidents of rape and sexual violence against children in recent days.

Attempt to rape child: ASI withdrawn for assaulting father who wants justice

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) has been withdrawn from Shibaloy Police Station for allegedly assaulting a man who went to police to seek justice following rape attempt on his five-year-old child in Manikganj.

Pvt university teacher arrested for molesting student at bbq party

Police have arrested a private university teacher for molesting a student at a barbecue party at the Uttara residence of the accused.

476 women raped in the last six months

What has the state done to prevent violence against women and girls?

An untold rape, life thereafter

At the tender age of 13, when she should be out playing with friends or studying, her life now revolves around tending to a son born out of rape.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DMP chief regrets remarks on ‘rape’

Dhaka Metropoli-tan Police (DMP) Commissi-oner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has expressed regret over his recent remarks regarding rape, following widespread criticism.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Rape of 8-year-old: Disturbing details emerge

The eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the capital’s CMH, was raped by her sister’s father-in-law when she was visiting their home in Magura, police said.

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

Condition of 8-yr-old ‘rape’ victim very critical, medical board formed

The injury to her neck is severe, and there are also injuries on her genitals, says DMCH director

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

What does an 8-year-old’s 'rape' say about us?

It was not an isolated incident but part of a grim trend of sexual violence that has gripped the country

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Sexual violence: Protests flare on campuses

Students across the country took to the streets yesterday, outraged by the “government’s inaction” amid a series of incidents of rape and sexual violence against children in recent days.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Attempt to rape child: ASI withdrawn for assaulting father who wants justice

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) has been withdrawn from Shibaloy Police Station for allegedly assaulting a man who went to police to seek justice following rape attempt on his five-year-old child in Manikganj.

July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022

Pvt university teacher arrested for molesting student at bbq party

Police have arrested a private university teacher for molesting a student at a barbecue party at the Uttara residence of the accused.

July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022

476 women raped in the last six months

What has the state done to prevent violence against women and girls?

March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018

An untold rape, life thereafter

At the tender age of 13, when she should be out playing with friends or studying, her life now revolves around tending to a son born out of rape.

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

Indonesia to impose castration for child rapists

Amid rampant rape cases against children, President Joko Widodo issued a regulation in lieu of law to impose more severe punishments for child rapists, which include chemical castration.