Dhaka, March 31 -- NN Online

The number of rape incidents in Bangladesh more than doubled in March compared to February, alongside an increase in cases of rape-murder. In March, a total of 428 cases of sexual violence, attempted rape, and other forms of violence against women were reported, marking a significant rise from the previous month.

This data was revealed in the March human rights report published by the Manobadhikar Sanskriti Foundation (MSF) on Monday (March 31). The report is compiled based on various newspaper articles and the organization's own investigations.

According to the MSF report, 132 cases of rape were recorded in March, compared to 57 in February. Cases of gang rape also rose from 17 in February to 25 in March. ...