Law and Order
Law and order must be strengthened
Words of assurance not enough to convince citizens
7 September 2026
Ruling party MPs flag public complaints over power cuts, law and order, fertiliser
PM asks lawmakers to explain energy crisis to voters and spend more time in their constituencies
27 August 2026
Home minister urges public, media support to improve law and order
Says law enforcers recovering from weak state, but crime control won't change overnight
26 August 2026
Deadly crimes a nationwide issue
We are alarmed by the rate at which serious crimes, many involving the use of firearms, are occurring nationwide. The situation is especially worse in certain areas, such as in Khulna’s Labanchara thana.
21 August 2026
Law and order still a major concern
Govt must strengthen policing and restore public trust
20 August 2026
Is the government losing its grip on law and order?
After years of widespread human rights abuses under the Awami League government, the July uprising in 2024 created hopes for a new beginning.
5 July 2026
Weak policing fuelling rise in crimes
Reform and revitalise police, abandon political patronage of criminals
17 June 2026
Law and order situation now much better: Rizvi
BNP leader praises Eid waste management, urges opposition to avoid conspiracies
29 May 2026
When coercion becomes a governance mechanism
If dominance is present, the border between “agreement” and “compliance” becomes difficult to distinguish
3 March 2026
Extortion, gridlock hurting trade, investment
Business leaders and government officials at an event yesterday stressed the urgent need to improve the law-and-order situation and strengthen market management, warning that business confidence and sustainable economic growth will remain elusive unless immediate and effective measures are taken.
1 March 2026
Home ministry reconstitutes district, upazila law and order committees
Monthly review meetings mandated to strengthen crime prevention and coordination
26 February 2026
Strong words must be matched by firm action
Govt must curb mob tendencies, check disturbances by party activists
19 February 2026
A community-driven approach to restoring law and order
The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025
Govt beefs up security on streets
Law enforcement agencies will increase the number of checkpoints in key locations across the capital
25 February 2025
The state of law and order has left daily commuters distressed
In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.
9 January 2025
Ansar-VDP to control traffic, provide security at police stations, HSIA
Forces already being deployed, says DG
6 August 2024
Restore law and order immediately: DCCI
The leading chamber wants quick formation of interim government
6 August 2024
One, two, three of social deceptions
What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
4 May 2024
The violence of silencing a rape survivor
That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.
3 February 2024
Police have nothing to do with politics, says new DMP commissioner
Newly appointed Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq today said police have nothing to do with politics.
31 October 2022