Rape incidents turn epidemic, says Dr Kamal

Raising alarm at the growing incidents of rape in the country, Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain urged people on Wednesday to wage a united movement to protect women's rights and establish the rule of law, reports UNB.

"Unwanted incidents are taking place in the country one after another. Rape incidents of women have turned epidemic. The deterioration in law and order is evident here," he said while talking to reporters after a meeting of the alliance at his Motijheel chamber.

Dr Kamal, also Ganofourm president, further said, "We think the movement has to be strengthened and people have to take to the streets actively so that their rights are protected and the rule of law is established. It's now essential."

Oikyafront leader ASM Abdur Rob said they will hold a mass gathering at Shahbagh intersection in the city at 4pm on April 30 in protest against the killing of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi, repression on women and growing rape incidents.