The victim, 14, is currently being treated at Bhola Sadar Hospital in critical condition. She was transferred to Bhola Sadar Hospital at night as her condition showed no sign of improvement. Rape incidents occurring despite tough lawThe government last November amended the law to ensure death penalty for rape. Nationwide protest sparked by gang rape incidents in Sylhet MC College hostel and Noakhali prompted the government to make the swift change. Fifty-three of them were murdered after rape and 14 of the victims took their own lives, according to ASK.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 07, 2021 15:23 UTC