This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.

Mohsin would burst into laughter, saying, "Justice for rape? Is that even a crime worthy of justice?" Rabeya, laughing alongside him, would add, "People expect justice for rape these days? I'm speechless at their naïveté!" 

While International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment, the statistics from Bangladesh on violence against women paint a troubling and stark reality.

Rights groups have expressed deep concern over the worsening law and order situation in Bangladesh, citing a rise in gender-based violence, harassment, and restrictions on women’s mobility.

Police should use technology to track down all the accused

Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.

Over 78 percent of women in Bangladesh have experienced technology-facilitated violence against women (TF-VAW), reveals a new study by NETZ Bangladesh.

Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.

In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?

Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.

The government needs to do more to protect vulnerable populations

The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.

That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.

I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.

Take urgent action to rescue her, punish rapist/abductors