Dhaka, March 24 -- A chilling wave of sexual violence is engulfing Bangladesh, leaving a trail of shattered lives and sparking nationwide outrage.

The recent, horrific rape and subsequent death of eight-year-old girl in Magura has become a stark symbol of a deepening crisis, igniting a fierce debate about the safety of Bangladesh's women and children.

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While the government has responded to the escalating public outcry with promises of swift investigations and trials - 15 days for probes, 90 days for conclusions - the grim statistics paint a picture of a society struggling to protect its most vulnerable.

Figures from the human rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra...