mob violence

A wedding in mourning in Rangpur

Mob lynching victim Ruplal's daughter getting married today

Critical rights reviews reveal systemic failures

Govt must improve law and order as election approaches

Mob violence: When the law of the crowd takes over

Mob violence is a vicious cycle in which fear fuels violence and violence deepens fear.

24 killed, 21 hurt in mob violence last month

Rights body Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has described the human rights situation in Bangladesh in September 2025 as “concerning”, citing incidents of mob violence, attacks on temples, and vandalism of idols.

International Day of Democracy / Is the government’s inefficiency or purposeful leniency not a threat to democracy?

With almost every new day, we, the ordinary people, are forced to see a new height of grotesque mob violence.

Mob violence: no end in sight

Despite repeated assurances of tougher action and the interim government’s zero-tolerance stance, incidents of mob violence show no sign of stopping.

Rein in mob attacks before the election

Frequent lynchings and crimes call for stronger law enforcement

‘Perpetrators roaming free’ / Rangpur mob violence victims’ families decry police inaction

Four arrested, some culprits have gone into hiding, local police say

Is humanity disintegrating, or is violence simply more visible?

Treat social media platforms as engineered environments, not inevitabilities to endure.

September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025

Rein in mob attacks before the election

Frequent lynchings and crimes call for stronger law enforcement

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Rangpur mob violence victims’ families decry police inaction

Four arrested, some culprits have gone into hiding, local police say

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Is humanity disintegrating, or is violence simply more visible?

Treat social media platforms as engineered environments, not inevitabilities to endure.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

Mob violence claimed 111 lives in Bangladesh in over seven months: ASK

Country faces growing threat to social harmony and rule of law, it says

July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025

No one involved in mob violence will be spared: home adviser

He credits the media and digital platforms for enabling quicker responses

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

The weaponisation of religious sentiments

The most haunting aspect is the state’s lack of proper action

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

When will mob violence end in Bangladesh?

This is the government's moment to show what it truly stands for and bring everyone of those people to face the law

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Mob violence: Causes, consequences, and pathways to justice

The August 2024 uprising led to dismantling much of the law enforcement-related infrastructure.

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Surreal times: Mob violence and feeble response

It is becoming difficult to say whether the government is trying to run a country in earnest or just playing house

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Mob violence persists amid weak policing

Mob violence has been occurring in the country for years. But the recent spate of mugging and robbery has apparently caused a surge in such incidences.