Report: 224 girls raped, 133 commit suicide in first 8 months of 2024

A report by the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum reveals alarming statistics for Bangladesh in the first eight months of 2024: 224 girls raped, 81 killed, and 133 suicides. The forum presented these findings at a press conference, highlighting various forms of violence against girls. They outlined 11 demands to improve girls’ safety, including new legislation, faster judicial processes, stricter enforcement, and increased social awareness. The forum stressed the need for united efforts from government, civil society, and families to protect girls’ rights and safety.READ FULL