Recent Reports of Violence Against Women & Children in Bangladesh (February–March 2026)

Occurrence Place IncidentDate of Incident / Report Source Link
Narsingdi (Madhabdi) The victim was allegedly gang-raped 10–12 days before the murder. On the night of the 25th, she was strangled to death with her own scarf (orna) by her stepfather.Feb 25, 2026 Prothom Alo
Narsingdi (Madhabdi)A 15-year-old girl was abducted and murdered, two weeks after she had been gang-raped.Feb 27, 2026The Daily Star
Dhaka (Hatirjheel)Six-year-old adorable child’s lifeless body was recovered from the dark elevator shaft of an under-construction buildingFeb 24, 2026The Finance Today
Sitakunda, ChittagongSeven-year-old girl who was brutally raped and left for dead after her throat was slit has passed awayMarch 3, 2026 The Business Standard
Rajbari
(Pangsha)
A 22-year-old woman was deceived, sexually assaulted by two men, and robbed of 10,000 BDT and gold earrings.March 4, 2026Khoborwala
Cox’s Bazar Two women in Pekua have alleged that they were beaten inside the local police station before being sentenced to jail through a mobile court held on premises.March 6, 2026Prothom Alo

 

Noakhali (Hatia)A young woman was sexually assaultedFeb 18, 2026 The Daily Star
Dhaka (Motijheel)Schoolboy rescued within an hour of abduction following PM’s interventionFeb 24, 2026The Business Standard
Dhaka University CampusTwo women were allegedly harassed by a group of individuals. The men accompanying the women were also reportedly physically assaulted when they tried to protest.Feb 26, 2026The Daily Star
Pabna (Ishwardi)An elderly woman and her teenage granddaughter were allegedly killed by unidentified assailantsMarch 1, 2026The Daily Star
NarsingdiA mother of four was subjected to gang-rapeMarch 5, 2026Prothom Alo
Netrokona (Barhatta)The 9-year-old victim was allegedly raped and then killed, with her body later found hanging in her home.March 6, 2026Prothom Alo [Video] 
Patuakhali11-year-old strangled after exposing father’s extramarital affairMarch 6, 2026The Daily Star
Naogaon (Dhamoirhat)Six-year-old girl raped under the lure of foodMarch 7, 2026The Daily Ittefaq
Patuakhali
(Bauphal)
Granduncle sent to jail over alleged rape of 9-year-oldMarch 8, 2026The Daily Star
Dhaka17-year-old student raped in launch cabin March 10, 2026Rtvonline

 

Remarks: The data collected from the past three weeks reveals a distressing pattern of violence that spans both rural and urban landscapes, ranging from digital lures to domestic betrayal. Several recent cases involve perpetrators using social media (TikTok/Facebook) to lure victims. A significant cluster of violent crimes has been reported in the Narsingdi industrial belt over the last two weeks. Additionally, the targeting of minors in remote areas highlight critical gaps in local safety and judicial deterrence. However, in almost all major reported cases, suspects have been apprehended within 48–72 hours.

This compilation serves as a call to action for thorough investigation and legal accountability. ANUKUL plays a pivotal role in this regard, advocating for faster judicial processing and “Zero Tolerance” policies. By documenting these atrocities and advocating for the victims, ANUKUL stands at the forefront of the struggle to seek justice and transparency. Only through such rigorous monitoring and unwavering advocacy can we hope to dismantle the culture of impunity and ensure a safer, more transparent society for the women and children of Bangladesh.

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Prepared by: Sahat Ahmed Sadi

Member, Research and Innovation Department, ANUKUL

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