Dhaka, May 25 -- A series of alleged rape and attempted rape incidents involving women and children have been reported from several districts across the country, triggering fresh concerns over rising sexual violence and the safety of vulnerable groups.

Police arrested the accused in connection with incidents reported from Chuadanga, Jashore and Cumilla, while another allegation in Kushtia triggered controversy after local influential figures allegedly tried to settle the matter through village arbitration.

Minor girl 'raped' in Jashore; youth arrested

In Chuadanga, police have arrested a young man in connection with the alleged rape of a 71-year-old woman in Damurhuda upazila.

The accused - Tarikul Islam, 20, son of Sirajul Islam of I...