Kushtia, August 3, 2025 — A horrifying incident has emerged from Kushtia’s Bheramara upazila in Bangladesh, where a woman has alleged that she was gang-raped by multiple men while her husband was tied up and beaten.
The assault reportedly occurred late Saturday night according to the First Information Report (FIR) filed with police. The law enforcers have arrested five suspects over the allegation.
According to Kushtia district police, the 24-year-old woman, who works at a local restaurant, was returning home with her husband around 10:30 p.m. on a van. On their way, a group of six to seven men intercepted them, assaulted both, and forcibly separated the woman from her husband. She was allegedly taken to a nearby litchi orchard and raped.
Based on the victim’s statement and initial investigation, five individuals have been arrested: Kalu Pramanik (46), Murshid Sheikh (45), Titu Mondal alias Tipu (42), Ejazul (42), and Rubel Ali (24), all residents of Bheramara.
“We’ve confirmed that three of the suspects were directly involved in the sexual assault,” said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Faisal Mahmud, the spokesperson for Kushtia District Police. “The victim is being taken to Kushtia General Hospital for medical examination.”
The case was officially filed on Sunday afternoon by the victim’s husband. Local police and the Detective Branch (DB) launched overnight raids and successfully detained the accused.
Due to their protective custody, direct statements from the survivor or her husband were not yet available. Police said they are treating the case with the highest priority, ensuring the couple’s security and psychological support.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community and raised concerns about women’s safety in rural areas. Rights activists have demanded exemplary punishment and urgent judicial action.
As investigations continue, Kushtia police have assured that all legal and forensic procedures will be followed, and no perpetrator will be spared.
