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Govt’s problematic approach to deteriorating law and order

THE government’s approach to the deteriorating law and order situation appears to be as chaotic and disjointed as the situation itself. The strategy, which consists largely of special drives and operations, is problematic on several counts. The launch of one special drive after another — or even simultaneously — especially in response to public criticism following violent crime...

Transfer of errant police officers not enough

THE decision to transfer additional deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Harun Or Rashid, who has recently been at the centre of public criticism for his use of unlawful means to quell students protest seeking reforms in public job quota, appears an admission on part of the government that some city police officials have...