Mahila Dal in Joypurhat protests rape, harassment of women
Joypurhat Correspondent
A human chain program was organized in Joypurhat by the Jatiyatabadi Mahila Dal to protest the rape of Achiya, violence against women in the country, oppression, rape, online harassment, deterioration of law and order situation and impunity.
The hour-long human chain was held at Zero Point in Panchurmore in the city on Sunday afternoon.
BNP's Rajshahi Divisional Co-Organizing Secretary Obaidur Rahman Chandan, District Women's Party President Parveen Banu Ruli, General Secretary Zaheda Kamal, Joint General Secretary Nazma Khanam Rupali, District Farmers' Convener Selim Reza Duke and Member Secretary Manjure Maula Palash, among others, spoke at the time.
The speakers said that the recent increase in rape incidents across the country is worrying. For this, the government must be stricter. The culprits must be brought to justice quickly. If the culprits are not brought to justice quickly, the government will also have to take responsibility.
Leaders and activists from various levels, including the district, upazila and municipal women's parties, were present at the time.
