Bangladesh law and order
Who stands to gain from arbitrary policing and legal abuse?
Citizens' fundamental rights must be protected
30 August 2025, 16:00 PM
Why are so many mugging suspects getting bail?
Many are re-engaging in crimes upon release, making preventive efforts futile
19 August 2025, 14:30 PM
We must send an undiluted message against mob violence
Three members of a family killed by a mob in Cumilla.
4 July 2025, 13:52 PM
Rule of law, or rule of mobs?
The government must choose between the two, and act accordingly
26 June 2025, 07:04 AM
Dhaka’s law and order situation demands better interventions
Effective measures needed to curb crime in the capital city
28 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Political violence has to stop
Parties, government must collaborate to contain it
12 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Why can’t mob violence be contained?
Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings
6 April 2025, 13:00 PM
Police alone cannot take on violent mobs
Leaders and influencers too have a responsibility to restore rule of law
6 March 2025, 13:49 PM
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.
28 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Inaction is emboldening sexual predators
Recent incidents of rape and violence call for urgent action
25 February 2025, 05:00 AM
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
10 February 2025, 04:00 AM
CA’s response should have come earlier
Everyone must respect the rule of law
8 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability
Police must step up to prevent such incidents
30 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Bring top criminals under police radar
Proper law enforcement is vital for businesses, public safety
13 January 2025, 16:18 PM
Why can't the government rein in crime and violence?
Recent surge in incidents of murder, mugging and robbery quite alarming
20 December 2024, 15:25 PM
Army must prevent any misuse of magistracy powers
Govt grants special powers to army officers to improve law and order
18 September 2024, 16:12 PM
Freedom of the press must be protected
Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
16 August 2024, 15:00 PM
Badda criminal gangs must be reined in
Ruling-party affiliation should not get in the way of police action
30 April 2024, 08:00 AM
Hasan and Sohel deserve justice
Police authorities must unearth the truth behind questionable DB raid and arrests in 2016
21 December 2022, 06:15 AM
Too few shelters for domestic violence victims
Why has the state failed to provide a safe space for them?
11 December 2022, 05:48 AM