Victim Says She Can Identify Rapist

Nasima Begum, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission told reporters that the victim can give a vivid description of the rapist, including sketches.

Today Nasima Begum met and spoke to the victim at OneStop Crisis Center of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

"The girl told that she will be able to identify the rapist if she sees him. She can also assist in making a sketch of the rapist. She stated the rapist’s body structure, haircut and how he looks. She has quickly overcome her trauma, which is why I truly appreciate her courage. Yesterday she was not as normal as today." Nasima Begum said.

Sub-Commissioner of Gulshan Division, Dhaka Metropolitan Police- Sudeep Chakraborty said, "All the branches are working from the start ensuring the case’s highest importance. The case has been handed over to the DB."

"We are seeking technical support from the very beginning. We gathered footage from the surrounding CCTVs. Footages are under analysis. As that road is a very busy one, there was enough crowd, so we could not identify the rapist yet. We are trying our best. It is not possible to say further in the interest of the investigation," he added.

The victim was on her way to a friend's house on Sunday (January 5) at around 5:30 pm. After leaving bus at Kurmitola, an unknown person followed her. Later, she was taken to a deserted place and raped unconscious.

The incident occurred within 7 pm to 8 pm. She gained consciousness at around 10 pm. Later, she went to the friend's house by rickshaw. From there, her friend and other classmates rushed her to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.