Dowry demands 'killing' Bengali women - 12 Dec 08
An ancient marriage custom is often leading to a life of suffering for many women in Bangladesh.
The Dowry, which is money and goods being transferred by a woman's family to her new husband, is officially banned in Bangladesh and India.
But it continues and it increasingly comes with abuse.
Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Dhaka, on how a demand for the dowry is leading to torture and even death.
The Dowry, which is money and goods being transferred by a woman's family to her new husband, is officially banned in Bangladesh and India.
But it continues and it increasingly comes with abuse.
Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Dhaka, on how a demand for the dowry is leading to torture and even death.
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