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A student from a private university in Bangladesh has alleged that she was raped by Chhatra League members during the July movement.

• The alleged rape occurred on August 4 at an office behind College Road in Narayanganj.
• The student reported the incident to several movement coordinators, who allegedly did not provide adequate support.
• Umama Fatema claims she advised the student to file a case, but the student did not want to pursue it.
• The student alleges that the perpetrators are still roaming free and that she became pregnant as a result of the assault.
• The student claims she was raped again in Dhaka on August 10.
• Samia Masud Mamo has pointed out inconsistencies in the student’s story and alleged that the student delayed seeking legal help.
• A video of the student’s speech has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.
• The student has claimed that movement coordinators, including Sarjis Alam, Umama Fatema, and Nusrat Tabassum, ignored her or told her to file a case.
• Samia Masud Mamo has alleged that the student was in contact with her and had discussed the incident, but had not mentioned the alleged rape.

Source: Bangla Tribune