A special court yesterday sentenced prime accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter, a crime that shook the nation.

Eight-year-old’s mother says the family is still waiting for punishment to be carried out after a swift trial in Magura

Verdict delivered within 19 days of crime that triggered nationwide outrage

A Dhaka court is set to deliver its verdict today in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter, just 19 days after the crime that sparked nationwide outrage and prompted the government to pledge swift justice.

A special tribunal in Dhaka yesterday framed charges against prime accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight‑year‑old schoolgirl Ramisa Akhter in Pallabi.

He claimed a man named 'Dollar' was also involved, while the tribunal fixed tomorrow for the start of the trial

Trial to begin tomorrow with the victim's father's testimony

Children are no longer safe in their homes.

After a five‑day investigation, police yesterday submitted the charge sheet in the case over the brutal rape and murder of eight‑year‑old Ramisa Akhter in the capital’s Pallabi.

At least 5,942 minor girls were raped across the country between January 2016 and March 2026, human rights organisation Odhikar said in a statement yesterday.

Police say the child was rescued and sent to hospital for medical examination and treatment

Of the victims, 1,018 were gang-raped, 236 were murdered after assault, and 44 died by suicide, the rights group said

Child was raped while carrying food to her father on June 16, 2025

Case goes to trial

Court may remain open during Eid holidays to expedite proceedings in high-profile case

Urges action to end impunity for those responsible for violence against children and women

Legal action to follow after receiving DNA report, says investigating officer

"The responsibility of judgement lies with the court," Salahuddin Ahmed says

Ministry says steps will be taken to ensure speedy trial in rape and murder case

A society’s moral condition is often revealed through the way it treats the most vulnerable sections of its population, including children.