Nor has the crime rate increased in countries where the death penalty is outlawed. To uproot rape culture permanently, Bangladesh needs to solely focus on the wellbeing of the rape victim as well as provide a safer and secure country for women, rather than introducing tougher penalties. Moreover, they have opposed the decision of the government regarding the death penalty being the highest form of punishment. To prevent rape, the importance should be the welfare of the rape survivors, not the severity of the punishment. Legislating the death penalty will have an adverse effect, as the assaulter will have every reason to murder the victim after committing rape.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 03, 2020 20:15 UTC