Bangladesh's Blind Spot: How a Nation Confronts Rape and Impunity The recent clashes between protesters and police in Chattogram, Bangladesh, over the alleged rape of a four year old girl reflect a deeper crisis facing the country.
Behind these unfolding events lies a complex interplay of systemic failures, cultural norms, and judicial lethargy that have enabled violence against women and children.
Bangladesh has been grappling with an alarming spike in reported cases of abuse. In April, 2,011 instances were recorded, compared to 1,425 in March and 1,181 in February.