Bangladeshi Media Reports 123 Murders of Girls Under 18 Between January and December 2024
News Analysis Report on Violence Against Girl Children (Age: 0 to 18 Years)January-December 2024:
Between January and December 2024, Bangladeshi media reported 123 cases of murder involving girls under 18 years. This data, sourced from over 70 national, 45 local, five online newspapers, and 32 television channels, reveals alarming patterns of violence.
Key Findings:
Family Disputes: The leading cause, accounting for 44 cases, indicates intra-household violence as a critical area of concern.
Unknown Reasons: A significant 40 cases were classified as having no identified motive, pointing to gaps in investigations.
Murder After Rape: A grim total of 19 cases highlight the intersection of sexual violence and homicide.
Other Causes: Incidents include murder for not providing information (7), due to love affairs (6), and previous hostility (4). Cases related to dowry disputes, domestic workers, and child abductions were also noted but in smaller numbers, each contributing one case.
This analysis underscores an urgent need for strengthened child protection mechanisms and comprehensive investigations to address systemic issues leading to these tragedies.