Chattogram faces a deadly crime wave with 105 people murdered during the past six months. Killers strike more than 17 times each month across the region. District areas saw 71 deaths compared to 34 murders within city limits. Raozan and Rangunia areas have become the most dangerous zones for residents. The Chandgaon police station covers the deadliest part of the city.
Businessman Jahangir Alam died after gunmen shot him outside a mosque during Friday prayers. The 55-year-old refused to pay money to criminals who demanded cash from him. Top gangster Dhakaiya Akbar took 12 bullets when rivals attacked him at Patenga. Political fights and gang wars drive most of the bloodshed across both areas.
University expert Dr Sakhawat Hossain blames the violence on released terrorists who escaped justice. Many dangerous criminals walked free after last year's government changes. They see weak law enforcement and commit more crimes without fear of punishment. Rural areas like Raozan and Rangunia suffer from the worst gang violence.
The Bakolia double murder shocked residents when gunmen killed two men just before the Eid holiday. Abdullah Al Rifat and Bakhtiar Hossain died when shooters attacked their car. Police suspect rival gang members planned the film-style assassination. BNP party groups fight each other for control after the old government fell.
Police officers promise to catch every killer and have arrested some masterminds. Four separate shooting deaths happened between April and June alone. Local people fear walking outside as different criminal groups battle for territory.
Businessman Jahangir Alam died after gunmen shot him outside a mosque during Friday prayers. The 55-year-old refused to pay money to criminals who demanded cash from him. Top gangster Dhakaiya Akbar took 12 bullets when rivals attacked him at Patenga. Political fights and gang wars drive most of the bloodshed across both areas.
University expert Dr Sakhawat Hossain blames the violence on released terrorists who escaped justice. Many dangerous criminals walked free after last year's government changes. They see weak law enforcement and commit more crimes without fear of punishment. Rural areas like Raozan and Rangunia suffer from the worst gang violence.
The Bakolia double murder shocked residents when gunmen killed two men just before the Eid holiday. Abdullah Al Rifat and Bakhtiar Hossain died when shooters attacked their car. Police suspect rival gang members planned the film-style assassination. BNP party groups fight each other for control after the old government fell.
Police officers promise to catch every killer and have arrested some masterminds. Four separate shooting deaths happened between April and June alone. Local people fear walking outside as different criminal groups battle for territory.
