Bangladesh cabinet today approved draft of the ‘Dowry Prohibition Act 2017’ with a provision of 14-year jail on inciting suicide.
Besides, a convicted will be handed maximum life term for critically injuring victim, Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam told reporters after the weekly meeting.
It has also provision of compensation for the victim. For minor torture, the accused might be sentenced with imprisonment ranging from 1 to 3 years with fine.
The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Report: The Daily Star
