Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Child rights organisations - MJF, Save the Children in Bangladesh and Plan International Bangladesh - on Thursday expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in child rape cases across Bangladesh.

The rising number of child rape and sexual abuse cases is a national crisis and has to be addressed through a multi-sectoral response mechanism, the organisations said.

Behind every number is a child whose life has been irreparably harmed, and a family struggling with trauma, stigma, and the pursuit of justice, says a press release.

The fact that many incidents remain unreported or unresolved further reflects systemic failures in protecting children, the organisations said.

Shaheen Anam, Executive Director of Manusher Jo...