Persistent Public Concern Over Law and Order Situation: BBS Survey

Staff Reporter

Dhaka, July 2, 2025: The law and order situation in Bangladesh has remained significantly unstable since the student protests in August last year. According to the results of the recently conducted “Citizen Perception Survey (CPS) 2025” by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), nearly half of the country’s citizens still live in fear of attacks and looting. Women and urban residents, in particular, are at the forefront of these concerns.

Survey data reveals that 41.74% of citizens expressed fear of attacks on their homes, while 47.17% remain worried about theft or looting of valuable assets. The survey highlights deep public anxiety regarding the country’s law and order situation.

Following the mass uprising, the law and order situation initially spiraled out of control. Although the government has taken various measures to manage the situation, public confidence has not been fully restored. The survey found that urban residents and women, in particular, continue to suffer from insecurity.

Analysts suggest that improving the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, restoring public trust, and implementing effective crime prevention measures could help stabilize the situation. Stakeholders believe the government needs to take more transparent and effective initiatives in this regard.

The survey results serve as a crucial signal for the government and policymakers, indicating the urgent need for stronger measures to reinforce the country’s law and order situation.