Amid Protests, Bangladesh Cabinet Approves Death Penalty for Rape

Between January and September 2020, at least 975 rape cases were reported in the country.

Bangladesh on Monday, 12 October, announced that it will be introducing the death penalty for rape cases, following a string of widespread protests across the country over rising cases of crimes against women.

Speaking to the BBC, Law Minister Anisul Haq said that the ordinance will be passed soon, making it a law. The Bangladesh government said that anyone convicted of rape would be punished with death or "rigorous imprisonment" for life.