Bangladesh shocked by rise in sex crimes, child rape
14 July 2019 |
8:36 am
Multiple incidents of ghastly sexual violence in recent months have raised serious concerns over the safety of women and children in Bangladesh. Experts blame "a culture of impunity" for the spike in sex crimes.
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