Dhaka: Recent media reports indicate a sharp rise in crimes this year, fueling fear and insecurity among citizens.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, based on the official crime statistics from September 2024 to June 2025, the claim that crime is sharply rising this year is not completely supported by the data, said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing today.
In fact, the data, provided by the police headquarters, reveals stabilization in major crime categories over the past 10 months. “These are not the hallmarks of a crime wave; in fact, some of the most serious crimes are either declining or stable. Only a few crime categories have increased,” the statement read.
The statement further urged citizens to remain vigilant but also to trust that law enforcement is maintaining control, as reflected by relatively stable crime trends.