Parliament is not in session because of the coronavirus pandemic. Anisul Huq, the Bangladeshi minister for law, said on Monday that the government hoped that the new measure would act as a deterrent and lead to a significant drop in rape cases....
Tahmid Binte Mahima, 21, a graduate student, said the measure was a “ very welcome move, ” as the possibility of a death sentence could act as a deterrent.“ Such harsh punishment will create fear among offenders, ” she said....
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2020-10-12 00:00:00.0