Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali on Monday issued a formal apology following public outcry over his recent comments on the term "rape" during an event.

In a statement, the Commissioner clarified his stance, saying, "While discussing the issue of abuse of women and children, I referred to rape as a larger form of abuse. If anyone has been offended by my statement, I apologise."

CA's office condemns DMP chief's remark on "rape"

The apology comes in the wake of increased public discourse on sensitive issues such as sexual violence, with many questioning the role of law enforcement in addressing these crimes.

Earlier, the Office of the Chief Adviser (CA) condemned the remarks made by the...