In the recent incident of gang rape of a housewife in Sylhet MC College hostel, no lawyer agreed to stand by the miscreants accused of the crime. It is also a common scenario that lawyers generously come forward to extend their legal support both to the complainant and defendant. So, what was special about this particular incident that lawyers felt that they had to make an exception? What’s been the driving force behind lawyers’ stand in the MC College incident? Isn’t it inevitable for an accused to disclose the total story to his lawyer when he seeks legal support?

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 08, 2020 17:48 UTC