Parliament urges strict action against patrons of ‘teenage gangs’ for peaceful life

Mujibul Haq remarked that the peaceful life of people across the country, especially in the capital city, requires “stringent action” against those involved, whether from the ruling party or the police force. He drew the attention of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to hatch a plan and arrest him. Later, Khasru […]

Father seeks justice for son’s murder in Uttara. Teen gang culture under scrutiny

Speaking to Prothom Alo in this regard, Dhaka Metropolitan Session Judge Court Chief Public Prosecutor Abdullah Abu said that there can be no reason for not recording the testimony of any witness. He will initiate investigation in this regard and take necessary action accordingly. According to a report by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) prepared in […]

The growing threat of teenage gangs: Dhaka councilors’ alleged involvement and impact on crime

Apart from Nabeel, there are about 13 gangs in Mirpur. These are Bhaskar Bahini, Rinku Bahini, Ashiq Bahini, Alu Babu Bahini, DJ Roman Bahini, Max Polu Bahini, Rubel Bahini, Anik Bahini, Parvez Bahini, Milan Bahini, Battu Bahini, Babla Bahini, Sharif alias Dasa Bahini. This correspondent visited Kalshi in Pallabi on January 20 to know more […]

Gang attacks kill 30 in Haiti’s capital

Gang violence in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince left 30 residents dead and more than a dozen injured, a local human rights group said Thursday. The attacks also torched homes in the city’s Carrefour-Feuilles neighborhood and killed two police officers, according to a provisional toll provided to AFP by the National Human Rights Defense Network. The neighborhood […]