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Before the bill was passed, many deputies spoke for and against the law. Most of the deputies have supported the law. Again, some have opposed the law, saying there is no point in maintaining the severe punishment provision if it is not properly enforced. However, the MP surprised everyone. Rezaul Karim has presented absurd theories. She says feminists are encouraging women to be independent in the name of women’s liberation. Rapists are encouraged to rape. His plea was: “Honorable speaker, if the tamarind theory of Allama Shafi is used, the rapists will be discouraged … and religious feelings will grow among them.” It is worth mentioning that the late Emir of Hefazat-e-Islam Allama Shafi compared women to tamarind in 2013.
What a terrible thing! The constitution says: ‘All citizens, regardless of their gender, will enjoy the same rights. There can be no discrimination. And a MP who promised to defend that constitution has violated the constitution and has confidence in the tamarind theory. Leaders of women’s and human rights organizations have criticized and protested her statement. Shirin Haque, a founding member of the women’s wing, said that anyone who could speak out about the tamarind theory was a “barbarian.” Shaheen Anam, executive director of the Foundation for the People, called the MP’s comments “cheap intimidation” and questioned why people wearing hijabs and burqas in madrasas were raped. Khushi Kabir, a women’s rights activist, said such irresponsible statements are not desirable from those who sit in parliament with the people’s vote and receive their salaries and allowances in the form of taxes. Salma Ali, president of the Association of Women Lawyers, said rape has nothing to do with women’s clothing. These statements will encourage rapists.
One day after the women leaders voiced their protests and objections, MP Rezaul Karim did not back down from office. Daily starIn an interview with, he claimed that there is a connection between rape and going outside in a T-shirt. Below are some excerpts from the interview to understand the character of the deputy.
