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Demand rights activists
Nari Nirjaton Birodhi Mancha, a forum of 86 organisations, stages a sit-in before Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in the capital yesterday demanding an end to violence against women.Photo: STAR
Human rights activists at a demonstration yesterday demanded exemplary punishment of rapists through speedy trial tribunals. They made the demand at a sit-in arranged by Nari Nirjaton Birodhi Mancha with 86 organisations in front of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban premises in the capital. Sultana Kamal, who convened the event, said, “Our society always instructs girls to stay within their boundaries. Through this programme we warn those law enforcing bodies and practitioners who do not play their roles in due manner and help protect the perpetrators.†Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh, said, “Two woman leaders have been ruling this country for the last two decades. So such gross violation of human rights of women in this country is highly unacceptable. Both the government and the opposition should take effective measures to ensure safety of women immediately.†Dilip Sarkar, coordinator of Sammilito Nagorik Parishad, was present among others.
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