VOICES RAISED FOR RAPE VICTIMS

A number of organisations from different parts of the country yesterday came to the streets, to denounce the recent spate of rape and violence against women -- particularly in Sylhet and Khagrachhari. Cultural activists of Sylhet held a rally in front of MC College, where a girl was raped by six youths on Friday, top. In the capital, below, activists of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, Bangladesh Chhatra League and a citizens' group held human chains in front of Jatiya Press Club, Raju Bhashkorjo at DU and National Museum respectively.

PHOTO: STAR