rape

Bus driver arrested over alleged rape in Savar

Suspect accused of assisting in the crime yet to be arrested
2 September 2026

Kurigram Express worker sent to jail over alleged rape of woman on moving train

Woman also accuses two unidentified police personnel of molesting her before the alleged rape
1 September 2026

61-yr-old sent to jail over alleged rape of 9-yr-old in Mymensingh

Police say accused took the victim to a banana plantation and threatened her
29 August 2026

Man arrested in Dhaka over abduction, rape of Netrokona girl, victim rescued

Rab says the 20-year-old is accused of helping abduct the 16-year-old; rape suspect Rony Mia remains at large
23 August 2026

Man arrested, sent to jail over rape attempt on 7-yr-old in Gazipur

Police say the accused allegedly lured the girl into a jungle with the promise of food
20 August 2026

Content creator Ripon Mia arrested over alleged rape of 15-year-old

Ripon had been absconding ever since the video of the village arbitration over the minor’s alleged rape went viral
7 August 2026

Woman files case against Jubo Jamaat leader over alleged rape, forced abortion in Patuakhali

Court orders police to register FIR and take legal action; accused remains absconding
29 July 2026

2 sued over rape, attempted rape

Two persons were sued on Sunday night over rape and attempted rape allegations in Moulvibazar and Netrokona.
28 July 2026

3 held over alleged attempted rape on moving bus in Ashulia

Police rescues victim following a 999 emergency call
27 July 2026

Madrasa teacher detained over rape allegation in Patuakhali

A madrasa teacher in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali was detained and handed over to police on charges of raping a child this morning.
27 July 2026

Man remanded over rape of two children

A Panchagarh court yesterday sent a battery-run rickshaw van driver to jail after he was arrested on allegations of raping two children on separate occasions in Boda upazila, police said.
15 July 2026

MC college rape: One sentenced to death, three jailed for life

A Sylhet court yesterday sentenced a man to death and three others to life imprisonment in a case filed over the gang rape of a woman after her husband was held captive at Murari Chand (MC) College.
15 July 2026

Acknowledge the rape epidemic

Home minister's remarks don’t fully reflect reality
1 July 2026

Mother, teenage daughter allegedly gang-raped during robbery at home in Cox’s Bazar

Police say armed criminals broke into the house, looted valuables and sexually assaulted the victims in Matamuhuri upazila
9 June 2026

An alarming surge in brutal killings

The rising number of grisly murders across Bangladesh is indeed creating a growing sense of fear and insecurity among citizens.
22 May 2026

Madrasa student arrested over rape of 10-year-old in Banasree

Accused allegedly incited victim to death; police say four other children were also abused
21 May 2026

Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?

Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
22 April 2026

Women’s day celebration feels hollow when safety remains a dream

Address systemic violence this International Women's Day as Dhaka residents like Nusrat and Rina highlight safety concerns. Beyond Gazipur garment factories or university campuses, prioritize accountability and protection to ensure women thrive without constant fear.
8 March 2026

Madhabdi rape: Will justice prevail or be forgotten again?

The Madhabdi case carries additional layers that make it more uncomfortable. There have been allegations of prior sexual violence, and of local arbitration.
1 March 2026

Narsingdi rape, murder: Seven including prime suspect sent to jail

'Nura planned to cross border through Dinajpur district'
28 February 2026