Crime surge grips Bangladesh in 2025, women and children worst hit

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:51 PM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) Bangladesh witnessed an alarming rise in crime rates in 2025, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence, while incidents such as murder, banditry, and mob violence were also prominently recorded, local media reported on Thursday, citing police statistics.