public safety

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.

Govt beefs up security on streets

Law enforcement agencies will increase the number of checkpoints in key locations across the capital

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".

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.

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

Gold trader shot and robbed in Rampura

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

Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward

Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.

Ambivalence towards road safety: How many deaths are too many deaths?

From what we see, read and experience, there is no accountability or oversight in the roads and highways sector.

Dhaka’s risky streets with kids driving buses, human hauliers

In any country, one has to be an adult to qualify as a driver. But in Bangladesh, one does not have to obey that law to become a driver – and that literally means it is “allowed”.

May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015

Jihad's death: Railway engineer gets bail on surrender

A Dhaka court grants bail to the railway engineer who was charged over death of four-year-old Jihad who died after falling into a deep well last year.

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