Dhaka, March 10 -- The country witnessed widespread street protests on Sunday as thousands of citizens, including students and women, took to the streets in response to a series of brutal sexual assaults, particularly the alarming increase in child rape cases.

The outrage was particularly fuelled by the assault of an eight-year-old girl in Magura, allegedly by her sister's father-in-law, which occurred three days prior.

The growing number of such cases has triggered public anger, prompting protests in various parts of the country.

Human rights groups have strongly condemned the recent incidents, demanding swift justice and stricter laws.

The protests, held in multiple cities and towns, saw demonstrators calling for the harshest punish...