However, what has unfortunately exacerbated the situation further is the lack of help and support that the victims receive after their experiences. They are forced to remain silent as they continue suffering and therefore, the majority of incidents with respect to domestic violence continue to go unreported. This is particularly true in rural areas and those who are from a lower socioeconomic background, where patriarchy’s adverse effects are more apparent. It is about time that serious attention was paid to this issue, and to empower the girls and women in this country to come forward and report all incidents of domestic violence. We must create a society where those that have been subjected to torture and violence will not be turned away again and again by those who are supposed to protect them.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 28, 2020 21:00 UTC