In this paper, we focused on criminal activities, characteristics, reason, impact and preventive action of crime in Bangladesh. This study is an attempt to portray with special references of the comprehensive and holistic analysis of crime in Bangladesh. Recently in Bangladesh, social and political unsustainability is increasing day by day and is getting increasing different types of crime, drug business, violence, terrorism, kidnapping, murder, illegal business, overpopulation, politics, lack of education, and poverty. In Bangladesh, to reduce crime is the main motive, and various effective measures must be ensured, including public awareness, effective laws, and policies, police reform, and a proper justice system.
KeywordsImpoverishmentDrugsViolenceTerrorismKidnappingMurderIllegal BusinessOverpopulationPoliticsLack of Education
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