Police barracks horror: Female cop raped for months, blackmailed by colleague

In a scandal that has rocked the nation’s law enforcement community, a female constable with the Dhaka district police has come forward alleging she was repeatedly raped over five months by a male colleague – inside the women’s barracks of their own police station.

The accused, a fellow constable stationed at South Keraniganj Police Station, allegedly exploited his position to enter the female’s barrack on the second floor, where he carried out the assaults under the false promise of marriage, sources confirm.

But the horror did not end there.

In a chilling twist, the suspect is said to have secretly recorded the assaults on video, then used the footage to blackmail and silence his victim, threatening to leak the material unless she complied.

The case only came to light after the victim, traumatised and desperate, attempted suicide following days of being denied the chance to file a formal complaint at the very station where the crimes occurred.

On August 19, she finally submitted a written statement to the Officer-in-Charge (OC), detailing how the accused had manipulated, assaulted, and terrorised her since March, all within the supposed “safety” of a police compound meant to uphold justice.

Upon learning of the allegations, Dhaka District Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman sprang into action. Both the accused and the victim have been immediately attached to the police lines, effectively removed from duty, and a high-level investigation has been launched.

Anisuzzaman said: “Bangladesh Police is a professional and disciplined force. We do not tolerate misconduct. If the allegations are proven, strict departmental and legal action will be taken, no matter the rank.” 

Yet, questions are mounting: How did a male cop repeatedly access the women’s barracks? Why was the victim’s complaint delayed? And how could such abuse go unnoticed, or unreported, for five months?

The revelation has sparked outrage across social media, with activists demanding systemic reform, better protection for female officers, and accountability for command failures.

As the probe intensifies, the accused remains in administrative custody, pending further legal steps.

This case marks yet another grim reminder: sometimes, the greatest threat is not on the streets,  it is behind the badge.