CA’s office condemns DMP chief’s remark term 'rape'

The Office of the Chief Adviser on Sunday strongly condemned the remarks made by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali regarding the avoidance of the term "rape."

“Rape is rape, whether committed against an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old. Such a heinous crime must be called by its rightful name,” it said in a statement.

The CA's office said that the interim government will not tolerate any form of violence against any citizen of Bangladesh.
The controversy arose after a speech delivered by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali on Saturday where he urged the media to avoid using the term "rape."

He said, "There are two words I dislike, one of which is 'rape.' I request you not to use it. Instead, say 'violence against women' or 'abuse.' Our law also refers to it as violence against women and children. Let's not use words that sound unpleasant."

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