Spike in gender-based crimes in Bangladesh, most young women never used helpline
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 28, 2020, 21:18 IST | Updated: Oct 28, 2020, 21:18 IST
Sexual violence against women in the South Asian country of Bangladesh is on a dangerously increase, despite a recent rule passed by the local government under which the assaulters are charged with the death penalty.
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