Dhaka, March 2 -- The recent spate of lawlessness in Dhaka is certainly alarming and has triggered a sense of consternation among people, although I must say that in my area, Elephant Road, Nilkhet and New Market, there has not been any major incidents of burglary, robbery or hijacking.

Yet, the apprehension among people of several areas is palpable and justified because, recently, a video posted on Facebook showed a very disturbing scene of bike riding thugs snatching a bag and firing at the victim.

Several videos emerged in the past few week, compounding the sense of fear.

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Onlookers from tall buildings recording the inci...