Local Perception on Crime Pattern in Bangladesh: A Pilot Study on Dhaka North
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The study tried to explore the crime pattern in Bangladesh. This is the first phase of this study series that was conducted on the northern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The study revealed the crime patterns and the perceptions of inhabitants about crime in the locality. The northern part of Dhaka consists the area under the jurisdiction of Savar, Ashulia and Dhamrai police stations. According to the study, peoples think that four types of crimes-harassment, rape, political violence and enforced disappearance are place independent. On the other hand, crimes such as theft, mugging, drug abuse, drug related violence, domestic violence, murder, decoity (robbery), child and woman trafficking, acid violence, extortion, abduction and cattle theft are not place independent. Drugs, unemployment, lack of concern, poverty, political influence, lack of education & moral, police not performing responsibility and outsiders are considered as the main reasons behind the crimes. Increasing patrol & strengthening security, drugs control, action against corruption, police to do work properly, neutrality & prompt action by police, increasing police force, reducing political interfere, reducing distance with people and improvement of communication system in certain areas are the main suggestions as remedy for such crimes. This study can be of great use for law and enforcement agency to understand the perception and take actions accordingly. Keywords: Crime Pattern, Bangladesh, Local Perception, Pilot Study.
Authors and Affiliations
Habibur Rahman, Mahbubur Rahman, Khaled Mahmud, Md. Farhan Imtiaz
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