Violence against women, especially sexual violence, is a serious but underreported issue in Bangladesh. The incident of rape is often suppressed due to social stigma and a lack of trust in the justice system. This qualitative study was conducted in four districts of Sylhet division of Bangladesh to uncover the experiences and perceptions of professionals engaged in handling rape cases or providing services to rape victims. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with police officers, lawyers, journalists, local government representatives, doctors, psychologists, and counselor to understand the barriers faced by rape victims while seeking institutional interventions and services. The study reveals that victims seeking institutional support are typically from poor or marginalized backgrounds. These victims encounter numerous obstacles in pursuing justice from both formal and informal institutions (such as local shalish), including social pressure, stigma, institutional insensitivity, inadequate legal and medical support, and widespread corruption. Respondents noted that delayed reporting, destruction of evidence due to lack of awareness, noncooperation of witness, absence of coordination among professionals, and pressure to compromise further complicate the justice seeking process. A large number of false cases also complicated investigation, which often prompting the police to ask sensitive question to victims. The study recommends institutional reforms, including gender-sensitive training for professionals, increased forensic and logistic capacity, recruitment of more female police officers, and improved interinstitutional coordination. It argues that awareness campaigns, mental health services for rape survivors, and robust institutional mechanisms are essential to address sexual violence. Furthermore, strengthening institutional capacities and fostering collaboration among stakeholders are critically important to ensure justice and the well-being of rape survivors. Therefore, nationwide research is necessary to capture the full complexity of rape cases focusing on the sociocultural, legal, and institutional contexts of Bangladesh and to find out effective policy interventions.