Although Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, Mohammadpur is
widely known as the country’s crime capital. Public machete attacks, fatal
shootings, dismemberment of victims, and displays of locally made weapons after
dusk have become common occurrences in the area. Not only ordinary residents
but also members of law enforcement have come under attack by criminals.
Residents of Mohammadpur blame police weakness for allowing
the area to become a haven for crime. Police, however, argue that con...
