law enforcement

Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child

Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.

‘Stay alert as if we’re in a war-like situation’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has directed the law enforcement agencies to stay on high alert and treat the current situation as a war-like situation.

Weak deterrents fuel crime concerns

Crimes such as murder, extortion and robbery continue to plague various parts of the country despite efforts by law enforcement agencies.

Underfunding a key factor behind police bribery

When we talk about corruption in the police force, the focus, rightly so, often falls on bribery and abuse of power.

Arrest of 17-year-old: Juvenile justice must prevail

The protection of juvenile rights should remain a non-negotiable aspect of maintaining the integrity of the legal system in Bangladesh.

A sudden curfew

A nation-wide government curfew was declared from midnight on Friday till 10 am on Sunday.

Death of Bangladeshi youths in the US: When violence hits home

The police killings of Win Rozario and Sayed Faisal, Bangladeshi American youth, have put the role of law enforcers under great scrutiny.

The sudden move to empower Ansar is concerning

Are the Ansar, who are not trained or structured for law enforcement, being primed to be used unfairly against the opposition during the election season?

The unjust and discriminatory face of corruption

The cost of grand corruption in Bangladesh is only continuing to go up.

April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022

Reports of widespread impunity for security force abuses in Bangladesh: US State Dept

The US State Department in its annual human rights report for 2021 stated that there were reports of widespread impunity for security force abuses and corruption in Bangladesh.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

Tight security measures for Aug 15

In the backdrops of recent militant attacks across the country, law enforcers will beef up security in and around Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi on the occasion of National Mourning Day on August 15.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

‘Rapist seeking revenge suspected in Mexico deaths’

The prime suspect in the slaying of 11 family members is an alleged rapist seeking revenge against a victim whose complaint had him jailed, a Mexican law enforcement official said Saturday.

December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015

The terrifying disappearing act

The thought that citizens of a democratic, independent country can be picked up by law enforcement agents anytime, anywhere, without any kind of warrant and be whisked away into oblivion, is grossly contradictory.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

Ensuring accountability for fair law enforcement

While police officers are, and should continue to be, held personally responsible for their actions, considerable responsibility rests with the police department and the government to ensure that sound, effective system exists for misconduct by individual officers to be reported, investigated, and dealt with fairly.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

Three pro-ruling party men killed by law enforcers

We were outraged at the heinous crimes perpetrated by some pro-ruling party men in Magura, Hazaribagh and Kushtia.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

PM orders zero tolerance for traffickers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says in parliament that her government has directed the law-enforcement agencies to show 'zero tolerance' against human traffickers.

June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015

The police video that shocked America

A video of a black teenage girl being dragged to the ground by a white police officer is being widely shared online, and has become the latest talking point in the debate over police and race relations in America.

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

Excessive use of force - a remnant of colonial rule?

The deviation of policemen in the form of criminal acts and other illegal activities are always deplorable as they shake the foundation of society by eroding faith and trust in the rule of law.

May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015

The blurring of distinction between law enforcement and law breaking

This is not common in countries where the law enforcement machinery is handicapped by a serious gap in training and education in professionalism, human rights, and behaviour.