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.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Pakistan militants deny killing in Khyber

The news that Pakistan security forces killed 30 militants in gun battles in the mountainous northwestern Khyber region on Saturday, is being denied by a spokesman for the militants.

March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015

Kidnap, murder in the hands of a cop!

WE are shocked and horrified at the kidnap and murder of a nine-year-old boy for ransom by a member of a law enforcement agency in Sylhet.

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