Violence against women on rise due to govt’s inaction, says Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that the incidents of rape and violence against women have increased in the country due to the administration's inaction, report agencies.
"Why is this situation arising under the current interim government? If the administration had functioned properly, the incidents of rape, murder, injuries and corruption would not have escalated," he said.
The BNP leader made the remarks while addressing a rally organised by Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal in front of the BNP's Nayapaltan central office in the capital on Monday. The rally was held to protest the rape of an eight-year-old girl in Magura and demand the harshest punishment for the rapists.
Rizvi said Achia, hailing from Magura, was violated at her sister's house. "If a sister's in-laws' house is not a safe place for a child, then where will it be?" he questioned.
He demanded that the government ensure the quick and exemplary punishment of the perpetrators of the crime against Achia, so that the hearts of other rapists and offenders are filled with fear and trembling.
"If this can be done, it will be the rule of law for which we have fought for 15 years and made countless sacrifices. A terrible ruler like Sheikh Hasina was ousted from this country for the very cause of this rule of law," Rizvi added.