Dhaka University Students Protest in Solidarity With Demonstrations Over Kolkata Rape Incident

Dhaka:  Students at prestigious Dhaka University in Banglesh held a protest in solidarity with ongoing demonstrations over rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata in neighbouring country.

protest, organised under banner "Awaaz Tolo Nari" (Raise Your Voice, Women), on Friday, took place at Raju Sculpture in Dhaka University, Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

"We are aware of n-cooperative attitude of medical college ministration regarding Moumita rape case in Upper Bengal. As women, we demand that ministration provide maximum legal assistance, strictly enforce law, and anunce verdict promptly," Dhaka Tribune quoted Rahnuma Ahmed Niret, a student from Department of Physics, as saying at event.

Anya Fahmin, a student of Department of Anthropology, ded: "Women worldwide face rape, and we fully support ongoing movement for fair accountability in RG Kar Hospital case in Kolkata. ditionally, we call for a public trial of rape and murder case of Sohagi Jahan Tonu in Comilla. general public has a right to kw, especially when army is involved. government must ensure a safe country for women through mass uprising of student communities." Lamisha Jahan, a student from Jahangirnagar University, said: "Past rape incidents have seen victims' names publicised while names of guilty perpetrators often remain hidden. Sometimes se cases are covered up by government or ruling party. days of complacency are over. We must raise our voices against all forms of humiliation towards women." "We must build a safe country for women. students played a crucial role in mass uprising, and we must force our government to prosecute all rape cases and ensure women's safety," said Anika Arefin Anu, a student from Department of Finance.

On August 9, a 31-year-old woman trainee doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, leing to protests across India where demonstrators demanded justice for victim.

A group of students also observed “Occupy Night” programme at Dhaka University in solidarity with ongoing protests in India, demanding a fair investigation and justice for every rape case in Banglesh following mass uprising.

Around 10 pm on Friday, students gared at foot of Anti-Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University where teachers and distinguished individuals expressed ir support for rape victims across world.

Earlier, students marched across campus with placards reing: “Poshaker Bahanay Par Pabena Ko Pisach” and “Prosh Jokhon Shitar, Bangla Jure Oydedar”, among ors.

Ania Fahmin, a student from anthropology department at Dhaka University, ted that most rape cases in Banglesh are t filed, and even those that are filed rarely make it to trial.

She pointed out that many incidents only come to light through social media, underscoring lack of justice for victims.

Fahmin emphasised RG Kar incident has highlighted ongoing issues in country and reiterated need for exemplary punishment for perpetrators.

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