Incidents of rape and sexual violence against women and children have increased across Bangladesh, with the Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s One Stop Crisis Center (OCC) reporting a daily average of four to five rape victims seeking treatment. The OCC treats 150 to 200 rape survivors monthly, mostly girls aged 11 to 18. Officials cite weak law enforcement and social decay as key causes. Victims face repeated questioning that worsens trauma, while unauthorized visitors often breach OCC privacy rules.

According to the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, 1,035 women and girls faced violence in the first five months of 2026, including 250 rapes and 65 gang rapes. Legal follow-up remains weak: only one-third of OCC cases result in formal complaints, and conviction rates are around one percent. Investigations are delayed due to slow medical reporting and witness absences. The Women and Children Affairs Minister acknowledged enforcement and social mindset as major challenges.

The government announced plans to establish OCCs in all 37 public medical colleges to ensure coordinated support for victims. The initiative aims to expand free medical, legal, and counseling services nationwide.