Case filed against Khulna Medical College doctor Shamshun Nahar for torturing domestic worker

Desk Reports: A case has been filed in court against doctor Shamshun Nahar Lucky for allegedly torturing a domestic worker in Khulna. Doctor Lucky is a professor at Khulna Medical College and the head of the hospital’s gynecology and obstetrics department. On Tuesday (September 2), domestic worker Aklima Khatun filed a case with the Khulna Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Sadar Amli) Court, alleging torture. The court judge took cognizance of the case and ordered the PBI to investigate. The next date for the case was fixed for September 30. Plaintiff’s…

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What does Islam say about violence against women?

Desk Reports : Violence against women is a global social problem that manifests itself in many forms. According to the United Nations, approximately 736 million women experience violence at least once in their lives, and in most cases, this violence is perpetrated by a current or former husband or partner. This violence can be physical, psychological or sexual and occurs across all ethnicities, religions and social classes. These statistics show that violence has become a global epidemic. Islam strictly prohibits violence against women and provides a clear vision for solving…

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