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
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