At least 889 women were raped in the eight months of the current calendar year in Bangladesh, according to a report of an independent rights and legal aid body.
Of them, some 41 were killed after rape, and nine others committed suicide after rape, according to a report by Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).
The ASK also mentioned that a total of 224 cases were filed in connection with the incidents in January to August 2020.
Besides, 192 incidents of rape attempts occurred during the period, it added.
At least 1,413 women were raped in 2019 across the country, while as many as 732 women were raped in 2018, the ASK report disclosed.
