rising crime
Wave of grisly murders fuels safety fears
1,142 murder cases filed in four months; large number of children among victims
21 May 2026
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.
31 May 2025
Why can’t mob violence be contained?
Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings
6 April 2025
Police alone cannot take on violent mobs
Leaders and influencers too have a responsibility to restore rule of law
6 March 2025
Home adviser must face reality, not try to spin it
Challenges abound, so the government must take effective steps
25 February 2025
Real action needed to curb crime in Bangladesh
The home affairs adviser must provide a clear plan to address public insecurity.
24 February 2025