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flag Bangladesh sees 83% rise in child rape cases in 2025, with over 390 girls raped and 83 killed, sparking youth-led protests for justice.

flag In October 2025, Bangladesh faces a worsening crisis of violence against girls, with a 83% surge in child rape cases in the first nine months compared to last year, according to advocacy groups and emergency helplines. flag Victims range from infants to adolescents, with over 390 girls raped and 83 murdered in eight months. flag Rising sexual harassment, attempted rapes, and child marriages—over 1,100 prevented by helplines—highlight systemic failures despite national and international gender equality commitments. flag Amid this backdrop, young women like Sanjida Tonni, Nusrat Tabassum, Nazifa Jannat, and Nusrat Jahan Tumpa have emerged as prominent activists, enduring injury, arrest, and trauma while leading protests and advocating for justice. flag Their resilience underscores a broader struggle, as mothers across the country grapple with fear for their daughters’ safety in a society where girlhood is often equated with vulnerability.

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