Even before the shock of the murder of an eight-year-old child in Pallabi, Dhaka, could subside, the recovery of the body of a madrassa student in Rampura in the capital has shaken the nation. From news media to social media, the discussion now focuses on violence against women and children and lack of protection. Various […]
This year, Mumitul Mimma, associate editor of the features section of the newly launched newspaper Agamir Somoy, said she was harassed for not wearing an orna (scarf). Speaking to Prothom Alo, Mumitul Mimma said that on April 11, while on his way to work, an elderly man came up to him in front of the […]
Accused Forkan Mia is the son of Mohammad Atiyar Rehman of Meri Gopinathpur village of Gopalganj Sadar upazila. The deceased include Forkan’s wife Sharmin Akhtar (30), daughters Meem Khanom (15), Umm-e-Habiba (8), Faria (2) and his brother-in-law Rasool Miya (22) of Paikandi village in Gopalganj Sadar. The family had been taking the house on rent […]
Most complaints are against husbands Last year, a total of 32,286 calls were made reporting violence against women, which included allegations of murder, rape, sexual harassment, stalking, abetment of suicide, unlawful imprisonment, abuse by husbands, parents and others and dowry-related violence. Of these, 18,626 calls were specifically related to abuse by husbands – about 58 […]
Plaintiff Mahiuddin Abeer told Prothom Alo that though the case was registered at Kaliakair Police Station, it was later transferred to Ghazipur Detective Police for unknown reasons. After a long investigation, they filed the charge sheet in the court five-six months ago. However, no arrest warrant has been issued against the accused yet. The accused […]
Before raping the young woman in Mohammadpur, Nazmul had picked up a woman (25) in March and molested her in the car. A case was registered in this regard at Mohammadpur police station on March 19. According to the police report, the woman lives with her family in Kalyanpur in the capital. On March 1, […]
Yes, readers, A Doctor killed his driver due to illegal relation with the wife. The guilty confession that he wants to murder of his driver for long days, that’s why he makes a preplan. The doctor also reserves Acid and essentials things. Doctor’s driver involved to an illegal relationship to Doctor’s wife and driver Birendro […]
Violence against women is not uncommon in Bangladesh. But it seems now women are being raped more than any times before. The recent trend is, women are helping to rape women in many cases. A school girl was raped with direct help from her female classmate. This incident has shocked the nation. Another college student […]
Speaker of the national parliament advocate Abdul Hamid has said more awareness of media is needed to curb violence against women. He said this in the inauguration ceremony of sixteen day long program to raise awareness on violence against women issue. This program is jointly organized by United Nations population fund and parliament secretariat. Speaker […]