TDS Desk:

There is no questioning the positives that have emerged as a result of Sheikh Hasina’s government falling on August 5. The interim government, in a very short span of time, has made significant strides, and there is genuine hope in the people of this country that this is the start of a meaningful rebuild that will finally help Bangladesh rid itself of many of the negative narratives it is associated with.

With that said, it is extremely unfortunate that, close to a month after the fall of the previous regime, there is still so much chaos, violence, and a general flouting of the rule of law that persists.

Theft, looting, vandalism, assault, and extortion continue unchecked. From the two security personnel who were killed while trying to prevent a theft at the SS Power Plant this week to arsonists setting fire to Gazi Tyres factory last week, it is clear that we have not yet succeeded in bringing about law and order to the nation.

While it must be acknowledged that the task of the interim government is extremely challenging, wanton flouting of the rule of law by any individual or group can not be tolerated. It starts with empowering our law enforcement; it is only when our law enforcement agencies feel empowered to fully commit to their jobs will we begin to bring these culprits to book.

If we are serious about building a new Bangladesh, it must be a Bangladesh that is safe for everyone. To that end, we hope that cracking down on miscreants is made a priority for the government along with ensuring that law and order are not compromised in our rebuild.