In a highly publicised case earlier this year, the police apprehended a “serial rapist” named Mojnu for the alleged rape of a Dhaka University student. Later he confessed to having raped … Read More »

337 instances of violence against women last month Bangladesh Mahila Parishad today said there were 337 reports of torture and sexual violence against women and girls in February. At least 114 … Read More »

The attacks took place over a year ago A Dhaka court has sentenced two people to death in a case filed over the rape and murder of two five-year-old girls in … Read More »

He left for speaking at a religious congregation after breaking her hands following altercation over dowry. An Islamic cleric who often gives speech against dowry and torture of women at various … Read More »

Child sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and the use of children in prostitution “are a reality in all parts of the world”, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday. In a report to Member … Read More »

Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a milestone in advancing equal rights – violence against women and girls is not only common, but widely accepted, a … Read More »

She was killed after being raped, family and locals said Asma Akter Amena was last seen alive when her friend brought fresh cloths to the shower. A short while after, her … Read More »

Thirteen students of Rajshahi University filed complaints of sexual harassment against a teacher yesterday. The complaints were filed with the sexual harassment prevention cell against Dr Md Amirul Momanin Chowdhury, professor … Read More »

Cairo: Egypt’s state prosecutor decided to re-arrest and put on trial a doctor for performing a genital mutilation operation on a 12-year-old girl who died, his office said Saturday. The procedure known … Read More »

Shows police data; on average, 17 women, children were raped a day On an average, 17 women and children were allegedly raped each day last year, shows data based on cases … Read More »