Brahmanbaria-2 MP Barrister Rumeen Farhana on Monday expressed concern in Parliament over what she described as a worsening law and order situation in the country, citing data attributed to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) to highlight a rise in crimes during the government’s first 100 days in office.
Speaking under Rule 71 on matters of urgent public importance, she said that in March and April alone, the country recorded 605 murders, 294 cases of mugging, 90 robberies and 196 abductions. She also stated that police came under attack in 129 incidents during the same period, while theft cases reached 2,214.
Raising concerns over public safety, the MP said violence against women and children had also increased significantly. According to her statement, 3,496 cases of abuse were reported, including between 78 and 102 rape cases, 30 to 36 gang-rapes and 49 to 71 cases of child rape.
“These figures clearly show how fragile and alarming the law-and-order situation has become within just three months,” she told Parliament.
Rumeen Farhana also drew attention to the absence of Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed from the session, saying his empty seat reflected a lack of accountability on such a critical issue. She argued that law and order performance, along with the economy, should form the core assessment of government effectiveness.
Separately, Cumilla-2 MP Mohammad Selim Bhuiyan raised concerns over delayed salaries for nearly 6 lakh teachers and staff across the country, saying they had not received payments ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with May salaries still unpaid as of 8 June. He called for urgent steps to resolve the issue while acknowledging government support for pension and welfare funds for private teachers.
In another discussion, Cumilla-6 MP Md Monirul Haque Chowdhury urged the government to reopen Cumilla Airport, citing its historical importance and potential economic benefits for expatriates, investors and patients. He said despite partial operational facilities generating revenue, the airport had remained neglected for years and called for an end to what he described as regional disparity.
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