NHRC Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque made the statement after visiting Dinajpur and Bhatara rape survivors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) yesterday afternoon.
Kazi Reazul said: “The incident that took place with the Dinajpur girl is unbelievable. The brutality displayed by these men is barbaric. Even animals and less civilised human beings would not display such behaviour. They should be punished.”
He said that the cases that had well written charge sheets were prosecuted easily. In most cases, however, charge sheets are not well written and offenders use loopholes to get free.
The chairman said most often police delay the submission of charge sheets. For cases like these identifying the criminals, collecting evidence and obtaining medical reports are not difficult. Police need to submit the charge sheet as soon as possible so that the criminals cannot bribe or harass the witnesses.
He also urged prosecutors to perform their duties effectively. Witnesses should be informed of the laws. Otherwise, they often get misled, causing the case to weaken.
Reazul also asked the local police to encourage the Bhatara community to support the victim so they can make a stand against local influentials.
After the brief he inquired DMCH Deputy Director Khaja Abdul Gafur about the victims' condition and when they could be discharged. After their release, the victims will require security as the offenders may try to harass them.
The deputy director said a board meeting was conducted yesterday morning where they followed up on the Dinajpur rape survivor's condition and decided to continue her treatment along with primary counselling. Her condition is improving fast, he told the NHRC chairman.
The 12-year-old Bhatara survivor's forensic test has been completed and the results will soon be received.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
