RAJSHAHI, Aug 17, 2023 (BSS) - One person has been convicted and sentenced to 
life in prison on charge of raping a baby around three years back in the 
district.
 
The convict identified as Bazlur Rahman, 40, son of late Chand Sheikh of 
Maria village under Durgapur upazila was also fined Taka two lakh. The court 
asked the concerned authority to give the fine money to the victim.

Judge of the women and child repression prevention tribunal-2 Muhammad 
Hasanuzzaman found the accused guilty of the charge and pronounced the 
verdict today.

The prosecution story, in brief, is that the accused raped the baby forcibly. 
A case was lodged with Durgapur Police Station on June 30, 2020. Upon 
completion of investigation, police pressed charges accusing Bazlur Rahman.

After examining the recorded depositions of the enlisted prosecution 
witnesses and other relevant evidence the tribunal handed down the verdict.

Special Public Prosecutor Advocate Shamsun Naher conducted the case on behalf 
of the state.