Bangladesh law and order

Murder cases rose slightly, theft, robbery and mugging declined: Zahed

PM’s adviser says “the state did not exist” during interim government period
1 September 2026

Govt says out of 645 minority-related incidents in 2025, only 71 were communal

Chief Adviser’s office cites police data amid assurances of improved law and order
19 January 2026

Who stands to gain from arbitrary policing and legal abuse?

Citizens' fundamental rights must be protected
30 August 2025

Why are so many mugging suspects getting bail?

Many are re-engaging in crimes upon release, making preventive efforts futile
19 August 2025

We must send an undiluted message against mob violence

Three members of a family killed by a mob in Cumilla.
4 July 2025

Rule of law, or rule of mobs?

The government must choose between the two, and act accordingly
26 June 2025

Dhaka’s law and order situation demands better interventions

Effective measures needed to curb crime in the capital city
28 May 2025

Political violence has to stop

Parties, government must collaborate to contain it
12 April 2025

Why can’t mob violence be contained?

Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings
6 April 2025

Police alone cannot take on violent mobs

Leaders and influencers too have a responsibility to restore rule of law
6 March 2025

Why the army’s prolonged role in law enforcement is not a good idea

On Monday, Chief of Army Staff Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman said the army must continue working to maintain law and order until Bangladesh gets an elected government.
28 February 2025

Inaction is emboldening sexual predators

Recent incidents of rape and violence call for urgent action
25 February 2025

A show of force is not enough to curb crime and tensions

Operation Devil Hunt must be part of a broader strategy to restore order
10 February 2025

CA’s response should have come earlier

Everyone must respect the rule of law
8 February 2025

Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability

Police must step up to prevent such incidents
30 January 2025

Bring top criminals under police radar

Proper law enforcement is vital for businesses, public safety
13 January 2025

Why can't the government rein in crime and violence?

Recent surge in incidents of murder, mugging and robbery quite alarming
20 December 2024

Army must prevent any misuse of magistracy powers

Govt grants special powers to army officers to improve law and order
18 September 2024

Freedom of the press must be protected

Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
16 August 2024

Badda criminal gangs must be reined in

Ruling-party affiliation should not get in the way of police action
30 April 2024