Bangladesh, June 25 -- Mohammadpur, once regarded as a prominent residential and educational hub in the capital, is increasingly being identified as one of Dhaka's most crime-prone areas.

Residents say incidents of snatching, extortion, drug trafficking, gang violence and armed robberies have become frequent, creating widespread fear and insecurity.

Recent incidents, including attacks on law enforcement personnel and the daylight looting of a courier service vehicle, have intensified concerns over the growing influence of organised criminal groups in the area.

Despite repeated drives by police and other agencies, many residents believe the situation remains largely unchanged.

Home Adviser Salahuddin Ahmed has also recently expressed ...