Massive Protest In Bangladesh After Hindu Woman Raped In Cumilla

In today's episode of India Global, A day after the brutal rape of a Hindu woman by a local Bangladeshi politician came to light, students from Dhaka University organised massive protests condemning the rape while residents of its Jagannath Hall dormitory, dedicated for minority community students, took out processions calling for justice. So far, the police have arrested five individuals, including the main accused, Fazor Ali, who is reportedly a member of the Khaleda Zia-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party. According to the case statement, Fazor Ali forcibly entered the house after the victim refused to open the door and assaulted her. Locals apprehended and beat Ali, but he managed to flee the scene. Out of the five arrested, three were taken into custody for recording and sharing a video of the victim on social media. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission Faisal Mahmud to discuss this and more.