Crimes against women in Bangladesh

#Perspective / We have to speak up against marital rape

In Bangladesh, the definition of rape has an exception. It says that only if the girl is under the age of 14, “sexual relations will be considered rape.” However, in Bangladesh, individuals are considered children until the age of 16, and the age is 18 according to the United Nations.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

We have to speak up against marital rape

In Bangladesh, the definition of rape has an exception. It says that only if the girl is under the age of 14, “sexual relations will be considered rape.” However, in Bangladesh, individuals are considered children until the age of 16, and the age is 18 according to the United Nations.