police abuse of power

A community-driven approach to restoring law and order

The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025

Can police investigate police crimes with impartiality?

Independent oversight body is needed to investigate such crimes
20 October 2024

Police must come out of their cocoon

Continued dysfunction within the force is risking public safety
3 October 2024

Why we need democratic policing

Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024

Restoring full police capacity is vital for public security

Police must be able to carry out law and order duties
6 September 2024

The necessity for substantive police reform

For police reform to be substantive, the first order of business should be the enactment of a new Police Act
29 August 2024

Rising crimes by police most worrying

Process of dealing with errant officers should be reformed
25 January 2024

When law enforcers become criminals

Such sinister and premeditated actions raise grave concerns about whether our law enforcers are scrupulous enough to serve citizens.
5 January 2024

Court’s order to sue police for torture commendable

Now it must be ensured that the order is followed through.
14 July 2023

Police running riot in Rohingya refugee camps?

Government must investigate the grave allegations of power abuse raised in HRW report
18 January 2023

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face
29 December 2022