Bangladesh law and order

Who stands to gain from arbitrary policing and legal abuse?

Citizens' fundamental rights must be protected

Why are so many mugging suspects getting bail?

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

We must send an undiluted message against mob violence

Three members of a family killed by a mob in Cumilla.

Rule of law, or rule of mobs?

The government must choose between the two, and act accordingly

Dhaka’s law and order situation demands better interventions

Effective measures needed to curb crime in the capital city

Political violence has to stop

Parties, government must collaborate to contain it

Why can’t mob violence be contained?

Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings

Police alone cannot take on violent mobs

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

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.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Why can’t mob violence be contained?

Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Police alone cannot take on violent mobs

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

February 28, 2025
February 28, 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.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Inaction is emboldening sexual predators

Recent incidents of rape and violence call for urgent action

February 10, 2025
February 10, 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

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

CA’s response should have come earlier

Everyone must respect the rule of law

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability

Police must step up to prevent such incidents

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Bring top criminals under police radar

Proper law enforcement is vital for businesses, public safety

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

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

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

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Army must prevent any misuse of magistracy powers

Govt grants special powers to army officers to improve law and order