Dhaka, March 11 -- The law and order situation in Bagerhat has worsened over the past seven months, with the south-western district recording 23 murders and 21 rapes until February, reflecting the countrywide trend.

In addition to murdering and raping, the incidents of piracy occurred 17 times, two robberies while a case involving mugging was registered during the same period starting from the last year's August.

Many people were injured in clashes and counter-clashes over establishing dominance, political issues following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 last, reports UNB.

During the period, incidents of vandalism, arson attacks and occupying lands were reported.

But Superintendent of Police Md Towhidul Arif claime...