Lawmakers call for ensuring speedy punishment of rapists
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DHAKA, Jan 3, 2021 (BSS) – Members of Parliament (MPs) and representatives of various organizations today called for ensuring speedy punishment of rapists.
They said the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered violence against women worldwide and Bangladesh is not exception in this regard.
They made the call at a meet-the-press programme titled “What to do to prevent violence against women” at the Sangsad media center this morning, said a press release.
The speakers said that one of the reasons for the increase in violence against women is negative impact of drugs in society; therefore, special importance should be given to drug control. Dope tests (special health tests) should be introduced at all levels of government and non-government government to identify drug addicts.