CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH Armed robbers broke into the home of a local businessman, Mizan Crockery, with the prospect of quick gain. During that home invasion, however, they encountered his wife and daughter. Both were mercilessly executed. Gold jewelry was stolen from the house.
Armed crime, especially robberies and murders, has become a serious problem in Bangladesh in recent years. According to available police statistics, the number of murders and kidnappings drastically increased there in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
