Bangladesh: Death penalty for rape stokes heated debate
25 October 2020 |
6:08 am
Bangladesh's decision to introduce the death penalty for rape has been criticized by international rights groups. Critics say capital punishment is not the solution to the problem of sexual violence in the country.
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