A new incident seems to shake the nation almost every week. Last Saturday (April 11) saw the shocking lynching of a Sufi pir, Shamim al-Jahangir, inside his shrine in Kushtia.

From Shahbagh to Kushtia, repeated attacks show that official warnings mean little when violent crowds face too few consequences

Three men accused by locals were attacked before police intervened

In Shahbagh, a group of friends sat at a tea stall on an otherwise unremarkable evening on April 10, somewhere between the rhythms of the city and the anticipatory hum of Pahela Baishakh.

Culture of mob violence must be eradicated without delay

Identify culprits and punish them

Home minister seeks French support in police reform and capacity building

Warns against blockades, highway obstructions 'in the name of demands'

Questions impartiality of accountability measures like trials

ICT chief prosecutor urges vigilance against efforts to undermine the revolution

Man beaten to death on theft suspicion in Magura

In South Asia, the mob has evolved into a calculated tool for political mobilisation and social policing.

Govt must restore order in the run-up to the February election.

Accomplice held with weapons

The recent wave of violence has revealed a deeply worrying trend in public life.

Rights group warns against impunity as violence leaves death, injuries and widespread property damage

The government has urged the people of the country to resist all forms of mob violence committed by a few fringe elements.

Mob lynching victim Ruplal's daughter getting married today

Govt must improve law and order as election approaches

Mob violence is a vicious cycle in which fear fuels violence and violence deepens fear.