Acid violence in Bangladesh
Our life is beset with many problems. And acid throwing is one of the worst problems, which is committed to take revenge. In Bangladesh acid throwing has increased at an alarming rate. Some barbaric people use acid to wreak their wrath on perceived enemies. Mostly women are the victims of acid throwing. They want to destroy a woman's future by throwing acid on her. Generally, a woman becomes a victim when she rejects a man. She may also fall victim when her family is unable to meet her husband's demand for dowry.
Besides, there are also several socio-economic reasons behind it. The impact of acid throwing is horrible. It causes irreparable damage to the victims. The victims have to undergo intolerable physical and mental agony. The law enforcers must play the vital role in stopping acid violence.
Acid throwers must not be allowed to escape without being punished.
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