It is encouraging to note that law enforcers promptly arrested eight men accused in a case filed over the rape incident at the hostel of MC College in Sylhet. Several incidents of violence against women were reported recently, but it is good to note that the government is taking harsh steps to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
We are deeply concerned over the incidents of violence against women and demand speedy trial in all the cases. We believe that the number of such incidents will reduce if the trials are completed within a short period.
We love to take pride in the success of women, but are we doing enough to protect our female counterparts from the evils of our society? The violence against women, include rape cases, certainly provides us with the pessimistic answer to this question.
Bangladesh should strive to become
a role model in eradicating violence
against women and children
Incidents of violence against women happen almost every day in our country, but the issues gets lost into the passages of time. There are many instances where the rapists come out on bail after getting arrested. Considering the situation, the government must adopt tough legal measures to prosecute rapists and violators in no time. Also we must adopt a zero-tolerance policy against violence against women.
Experts have pointed that diminishing social and family values and a culture of impunity are the primary reasons behind rising trend in violence against women. Moreover, because of the social stigma associated with sexual violence, many of the incidents go unreported.
In order to end violence against women, streamlining better processes to facilitate complaints and provide counselling and medical help are imperative. We need to raise public awareness on recognising and preventing all forms of abuse. Sexual abuse has long been sidelined in Bangladesh and this must be changed. Last but not least, Bangladesh should strive to become a role model in eradicating violence against women and children.