Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Rape destroys far more than a moment in time. It fractures a person's sense of safety, identity, and belonging. Yet the violence itself is only the beginning. Long after the assault is over, survivors must fight against a society that questions their truth, doubts their innocence, and strips them of dignity. Shame, suspicion, and silence become constant companions. The stigma surrounding rape is not accidental.It is a deeply rooted cultural pattern that shapes how survivors are treated, how communities respond, and how justice is denied. This essay explores the hidden layers of rape stigma, its emotional and social consequences, statistical insights, and the changes needed to build a world where survivors are finally see...