Representational Photo BigstockSome 496 rape incidents were reported in the first six months of 2019The rape incidents against children and minor have risen sharply during the 2nd quarter of 2019, Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF) has said. In the first six months of the current year, the number of rape incidents is 496. Among the 496 rape incidents, 53 were gang rapes, 27 were physically challenged children, and 23 children were murdered after they had been raped. Among them 988 children died from abnormal causes and 726 children experienced sexual abuse and exploitation. A total of 205 children were killed, 93 children committed suicide, 286 died from road accidents and 194 children died of drowning.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 01, 2019 17:37 UTC