Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape after protests

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Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape after protests

Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape after protests

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Published 12 Oct 2020

Move comes after nationwide demonstrations sparked by series of sexual assaults

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