Rising Crimes Against Children Spark Fear Among Parents in Bangladesh
Increasing incidents of violence against children in Bangladesh have left parents terrified, highlighting a growing safety crisis.
Dhaka, September 26 (Udaipur Kiran) : In Dhaka, the alarming rise in crimes against children, including murder, abduction, and sexual abuse, has left parents in a state of fear and anxiety. A recent report highlights the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, contributing to a pervasive sense of insecurity among families.
The report by ‘The Border Lens’ illustrates the daily dread faced by parents. As soon as a child steps outside, the waiting begins for their safe return, turning an ordinary afternoon into a period of anxiety marked by delayed phone calls or unanswered messages. For many parents, the journey between home and school is fraught with tension, measured by the time elapsed since their child was expected back.
A tragic incident on September 18 involved 13-year-old Ishiyat Shariar Opratim, who left his home in the Cumilla district to take pictures with friends using his mother’s iPhone. He never returned, and his body was discovered near the Sundanda hills, nearly 24 hours later. His mother, Nahida Begum, an associate professor at Cumilla University, expressed her devastation, questioning the motive behind her son’s murder.
On the same day, three children from the same family, aged ten, seven, and two, were found dead in the Tahirpur sub-district of Sunamganj, further highlighting the crisis.
A mother from Dhaka, who chose to remain anonymous, voiced her frustration, stating that the government, led by Tariq Rahman, has failed to ensure the safety of children. She lamented the frequency of such tragedies, asserting that no country can function under these conditions.
Another mother, Sheuli Akhtar, whose nine-year-old son is also at risk, echoed the sentiment, stressing the current hardships faced by families in Bangladesh as they grapple with the fear of their children’s safety.
The report also sheds light on a disturbing trend linked to religious institutions, where recent allegations of sexual abuse against boys have emerged. In Savar, a seven-year-old boy reportedly endured repeated sexual abuse at a madrasa where he lived and studied. Following his father’s complaint against ten individuals, including teachers, the gravity of the situation has come to light.
According to a recent report by the Dhaka-based human rights organization ASK, 155 children lost their lives due to murder, rape, and other forms of violence from January to August of this year. Many of these cases were connected to missing children.
The crisis of missing children continues to escalate. Reports from ‘The Daily Star’ indicate that over 15,000 children went missing across the country from January to July this year. The police headquarters confirmed that 15,717 children were reported missing in the first seven months, with 2,038 still unaccounted for, representing about 13% of the total.
The situation demands urgent attention as parents and communities seek answers and solutions to ensure the safety of their children.
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