Disturbing Surge in Violence Against Women and Girls in Bangladesh: BMP ReportWhile the world advances into 2024, the shadows of the previous year loom over Bangladesh, particularly for its women and girls. An unnerving report by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) reveals an alarming surge in violence against women and girls in 2023, with at least 2,937 victims reported. Sexual Violence: A Persistent NightmareThe report uncovers the grim reality of sexual violence, with 639 women and girls raped, including 140 gang rapes. Other Forms of Violence EscalateViolence takes many forms, and the BMP report does not fail to shed light on the other ways women and girls in Bangladesh are subjected to harm. As we step into 2024, the figures from 2023 are a grim testament to the challenges women and girls face daily in Bangladesh.

Source: bd News24 January 02, 2024 19:22 UTC