No Safety, No Justice: Bangladesh’s Women Abandoned by the Constitutionally Illegal Yunus Regime

It’s a terrifying time to be a woman in Bangladesh right now.

Once a nation that showed glimpses of progress in empowering women, Bangladesh is now witnessing an alarming backslide in safety, dignity, and basic human rights. Every day brings new stories of violence, harassment, and injustice. From city streets to rural villages, women are living in fear, while those in power stay silent. 

Under the constitutionally illegal interim rule of Yunus, women are facing unprecedented levels of violence, harassment, and institutional neglect. What’s worse? The very system meant to protect them has become indifferent—if not complicit.

Reports of abuse, sexual violence, and intimidation are becoming so frequent that they’ve stopped making headlines. Women are not just unsafe on the streets—they’re unsafe in their homes, workplaces, schools, and even police stations. And while the country spirals deeper into chaos, those in power remain disturbingly silent.

This isn’t just a crisis—it’s a national emergency. And the longer it’s ignored, the more lives will be shattered.

Women Under Attack: The Dark Reality of the Yunus Regime

Since Muhammad Yunus took charge of the interim government, the safety and rights of women in Bangladesh have been seriously at risk. The country has witnessed a troubling increase in violence against women, and the lack of effective action to tackle this issue has only made things worse.

The recent gang rape of a housewife in Patuakhali and the abuse of an 11-year-old disabled girl in Kishoreganj highlight the growing trend of sexual violence. In Patuakhali, the woman was brutally assaulted by two men after being abducted while returning home. The authorities failed to act swiftly, with the victim left without support. Similarly, in Kishoreganj, the case of the young girl was met with apathy, and efforts to mediate rather than seek justice only further compounded her trauma.

Additionally, public spaces have become increasingly dangerous for women as well, with incidents of harassment and assault on the rise. On April 2, 2025, a female journalist was violently attacked by a group of men in Dhaka’s Banashree area. Despite filing a police complaint, the victim continued to face online harassment, with her character defamed on social media. The Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (Women’s Council) has condemned these acts and called for immediate action, emphasizing that such violence is not just physical but also psychological, with cyberbullying making the situation worse.

Then, don’t forget about rape and murder of a eight-year-old girl in Magura. In early March 2025, this girl passed away after suffering a brutal assault while visiting her sister's home. Several members of her sister’s in-laws were arrested, with one reportedly confessing to the crime.

While the police and authorities were quick to respond, no visible progress has been made since then. 

These aren’t just random, unfortunate events—they reflect a more profound, ongoing crisis. The constitutionally illegal Yunus Government’s lack of public mandate and accountability has failed to prioritize the safety of its citizens. Incidents of violence against women and children are happening almost daily, with no one to take responsibility. 

The legal system remains slow, and perpetrators often escape justice, leaving women to face not only physical harm but also social and legal indifference. The state’s failure to act decisively has left women vulnerable in both rural and urban areas, as well as in their homes.

A Nation’s Struggle

The government’s failure to ensure women’s safety and rights is not just a legal failure but a moral one. It’s also a reflection of a deeper breakdown in justice, accountability, and leadership;   women and children are increasingly unsafe, and the state is failing to protect them.

When a government—especially one without constitutional legitimacy—turns a blind eye to violence, or worse, enables it through silence or force, it ceases to serve the people. The cries for justice echo through the streets, but until they are answered with real action and reform, the wounds of this nation will only deepen. Now is the time to demand better. Not just for victims, but for the future of Bangladesh.