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In Bangladesh, rape is punishable by death. Bangladeshi government has amended the law to allow rapist to be hanged.
As the number of rape cases continues to rise, Bangladesh government has amended the law to provide harsher punishments for the rapist.
Bangladesh's law minister Anisul Huq said the law would take effect on Tuesday after president signed it.
Just a few days ago, there was a nationwide protest against a gang rape incident in Bangladesh. Protesters had been demanding government to provide severe punishment to the rapist.
