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Government's role disappointing over Gazipur incidents
What a horrific scene! A group of youths are hacking and slitting a journalist's throat on the street! A video circulating on social media shows a man being murdered in a festive atmosphere. If there were any signs of anger on the faces of the murderers, it could still be said that this is an expression of some kind of anger. But what can we say about these gruesome murderers with smiling faces? In another video, a journalist is seen being beaten up indiscriminately by a group of youths in presence of police. They are pelting him with brick. Such a brutal murder and beating scene on the street would leave any sensitive person speechless and shocked. Both the one who was murdered and the one who was beaten up and seriously injured are local journalists. This is not the first incident of journalist torture in Bangladesh. But this is the first time that the horrific scene of a journalist being murdered on the street in front of hundreds of people has been seen.
One year since uprising: Growing concerns over law and order situation
However, the dream of a democratic dawn that inspired millions now lies in deep disillusionment. Though a year has passed since the transfer of power, the country’s law and order situation remains fragile and deteriorating. Experts say crime and violence have reached alarming levels.
Why law and order situation still uncontrolled a year after mass uprising
Bangladesh is currently going through a phase of commemorating the mass uprising. Through various events, the unprecedented fiery moments of last year are being remembered with pride. But it must also be said with regret that the uprising is perhaps not being remembered with the brightness it deserves. The reason for this lies in a sense of insecurity among the people. This insecurity is not only about day-to-day life, but also about the future of Bangladesh. On one hand, the deterioration of law and order threatens public safety, and on the other, economic and political instability also leaves citizens feeling insecure about the future.
Roots of rape culture lie within society
In today’s Bangladesh or anywhere in the subcontinent, no one is shocked anymore upon hearing news of rape. Words like “rape”, “gang rape”, “murder after rape”, in newspapers or TV screens, have become familiar entries in our everyday vocabulary. When a rape occurs, blame is placed on the government, law enforcement is put on trial, and some people vent their anger on the administration. There seems to be a kind of self-satisfaction within this act of blame— “Look, we are protesting”, “We are not responsible”.
Urgent trial needed after investigation into murders in Roazan
The incidents of murder and counter-murder in Chattogram’s Roazan seem to surpass even action movies. For over 40 years, murders and retaliatory killings have been taking place in this upazila, yet there has been no proper investigation or justice.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
MP Anar's murder: Case filed with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station
Mumtarin Ferdous Dorin, daughter of MP Azim, filed the case against unnamed persons on Wednesday afternoon.
MP Anar was murdered, our country's individuals involved: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar was plannedly murdered in Kolkata and three have been arrested in Bangladesh in this connection.
Ensuring safety of lives and property: A national imperative
Suddenly, incidents of kidnapping and abduction are on the rise in the country. According to a news report published yesterday (April 4), the police have received allegations of kidnapping involving more than six hundred individuals, including children, over the past fourteen months. These incidents are occurring nationwide, from Dhaka to other parts of the country. Various organized groups are actively involved in crimes like kidnapping, sometimes leading to further offenses such as torture and even murder if ransom demands are not met.