Cabinet gives nod to death penalty for rape
Staff Reporter Published: 12 October 2020, 11:59 AM
| Updated: 12 October 2020, 02:01 PM
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The cabinet today gave approval a draft law to ensure death penalty for rapists.
President Abdul Hamid will issue an ordinance in this regard on Tuesday.
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Haque confirmed the matter to Jago News on Monday.
The draft law was approved at a virtual cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting.
