Bangladesh law and order

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

Is Dhaka becoming a city of mugging?

Short- and long-term measures needed to prevent mugging on streets
24 October 2022, 04:55 AM

An alarming display of youth violence

Authorities must address the threat of teen gang culture
24 August 2022, 13:23 PM

When a bike accident is not a bike accident

Bizarre turn of events shows citizens' vulnerability to power abuse
25 July 2022, 14:25 PM