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Bangladesh Faces Rising Violence Against Women and Children Despite Legislation

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Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed rising violence against women and children with little sign of improvement despite the presence of stringent legislation such as the ‘Women and Children Repression Prevention Ordinance’, the Awami League highlighted on Monday citing various critics. According to the party, critics noted that a total of 776 rape cases were reported in the 13 months leading up to February 2026, raising serious concerns about public safety.The figures, it said, come d…