mugging in Dhaka

Rising crime, institutional failure, and the bystander effect

The collective numbness contradicts the spirit with which the masses stormed the streets in July last year.

3 arrested over Moghbazar mugging

Though Abdullah did not initially report the incident, police said they later located him after the video spread online

Crime wave sparks fear in city dwellers

Several recent mugging incidents, some taking place in broad daylight, have also rattled residents

Moghbazar mugging victim files case after police intervention

Viral CCTV footage sparks public outrage

Police alone cannot take on violent mobs

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

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Street crime is a product of desperation, poverty, inequality

Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.

Home adviser must face reality, not try to spin it

Challenges abound, so the government must take effective steps

Crime rates spike

The data come in a stark contrast with home adviser's depiction of the country's law and order situation as "satisfactory".

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Growing unease in the city amid crime spree

A sense of insecurity has been prevailing among people amid a spate of crimes, as reported by various media outlets over the last few days.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Home adviser blames 'AL cohorts' for rising crimes

Vows to strengthen security operations to tackle deteriorating law and order situation amid calls for his resignation

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Gold trader shot and robbed in Rampura

The incident took place around 10:30pm on Road 7, Block D in Banasree

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability

Police must step up to prevent such incidents

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Will the home adviser go big or go home?

Post-August 5, muggers, robbers, and criminals run rampant in the city as the law and order situation has fallen to an all-time low.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

‘Be careful with phones, wallets when outside’

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali yesterday urged city dwellers to keep their mobile phones and wallets safe while travelling.

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

Mugging menace in city: Star replies to CA press wing’s Facebook post

The chief adviser’s press wing has contested a report by The Daily Star titled “City dwellers on edge as mugging runs rampant” published on its December 22 issue as the lead piece, terming it misleading.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Man stabbed to death by 'muggers' in Uttara

A man was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers in Dhaka’s Uttara area early today

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Is Dhaka becoming a city of mugging?

Short- and long-term measures needed to prevent mugging on streets

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

GM Quader’s cell phone snatched in Dhaka Airport area

Mobile phone of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader was snatched when he was talking over the phone in his private car in Dhaka's Airport area on Wednesday night (August 31, 2022).