Bangladesh, June 1 -- Incidents of rape increased significantly in May, while cases involving rape followed by murder tripled compared with the previous month, according to a report released by rights organisation Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).
The organisation's monthly Gender-Based Violence Monitoring Report, published on Saturday, recorded 78 rape cases in May, up from 54 in April, representing an increase of nearly 45 per cent.
Cases of rape followed by murder rose from two in April to six in May, with all victims reported to be children.
MSF said the figures indicate a concerning rise in sexual violence against women and children and highlight continuing challenges in prevention,
law enforcement and access to justice.
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