Family & Civil Rights

Understanding the Legal Definition of Rape in Bangladesh

September 8, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
Understanding the Legal Definition of Rape in Bangladesh
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Penal Code 1860Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000Keywords: Rape is a grave criminal offense under Bangladesh law, defined primarily in the (Section 375). According to the law, rape involves non-consensual sexual intercourse by a man with a woman. The law has been amended over time to include various forms of sexual assault and to broaden the scope of punishable acts. The also addresses sexual violence and prescribes severe punishments. Consent is central to the crime, and any act without explicit consent is punishable. The law aims to protect victims and deter offenders with stringent penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty in aggravated cases. rape Bangladesh law, Penal Code Section 375, Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, sexual violence Bangladesh, consent law rape

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Adv. Zahid Chowdhury
Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury Head of Chamber | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Specializing in corporate governance, commercial contract litigation, and High Court writ matters. Standing Committee Member at DCCI.