absence of law enforcers

How social media mobilised netizens as vigilantes in a “lawless” country

August 5. The day the student-led mass protests did the unthinkable in toppling the previous regime, with the aspiration to build back the country from the ground up - one brick at a time.

Dhaka longs for normalcy amid fears, uncertainty

Despite the best efforts of the students and all, Dhaka remains insecure, more than five days after the toppling of the Awami League-led government

Stern action is needed to prevent robberies

Residents in many areas are having to spend nights in fear

#Perspective / Looting in luxury: The hypocrisy of our educated elite

The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.

Robberies in Dhaka: Residents stand vigil through the night

Residents of various areas were on the streets the entire night to ensure security as incidents of robberies were reported in various parts of Dhaka last night in absence of law enforcers

‘Whom do we turn to for help?’

Residents in the capital’s Mohammadpur and several other areas are in a state of panic as gangs of criminals have been looting and robbing homes in the absence of law enforcers over the last two days.