Experts warn justice system ill-equipped to handle digital crimes

Every year, the global community observes countless designated days, organises events, undertakes projects, and spends millions with the aim of eradicating gender-based violence against women and girls. Yet, despite decades of effort, the needle has barely moved.

Since Sharmin Akter (not her real name), 40, from Gazipur’s Kapasia, was married at just 12, she has endured relentless violence and abuse, describing the daily ordeal like “three meals a day”.

Looking at why awareness gap remains so severe

Most rape victims aged 10-13, the OCC says

The violence is domestic, institutional, and often unnamed—carried out by people who look nothing like monsters.

Woman in the viral video says she was ‘deeply traumatised’

In Bangladesh, when a man raises his hand, it is the woman who is blamed

Expand support services, ensure justice for victims, and end child marriage

More than nine years have passed since a case was filed over the rape of a nine-year-old schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Khilkhet area. The tribunal dealing with the case has framed charges against the lone accused and held 96 hearings but is yet to complete the trial.

This was targeted violence, against women, by men who knew exactly what they were doing

Constructive engagement must to resolve ongoing debates and challenges

he incident took place at Sarak Bazar

In response to the rising wave of violence against women and environmental destruction across Bangladesh, Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement and BotTala are coming together to organize a cultural protest under the banner “Resist Violence Against Women and Nature.”

Anti-rape platform submits five-point demand to law adviser to prevent such incidents

The government plans to appoint 100 percent female staff in the call centre so that women feel free to file complaints

Artistes called for the swift resolution of all rape and gender-based violence cases during the demonstration. They demanded the formation of a special tribunal to ensure speedy justice. Notable personalities at the gathering included Misha Sawdagor, Rawshan Ara Rozina, Shipon Mitra, Joy Chowdhury, Mukti, and several other actors.

The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.

International Women’s Day highlights progress, but safety remains a crisis in Bangladesh. Weak law enforcement, victim-blaming, and moral policing enable violence. Real change demands stronger laws, faster justice, safer spaces, and an end to impunity for harassers.

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