Dhaka, June 8 -- Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana on Monday expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction over what she described as a sharp deterioration in the country's law and order situation, citing alarming figures on murders, abductions and violence against women during the government's first 100 days in office.

Speaking on a notice of urgent public importance under Rule 71, Rumeen who elected from Brahmanbaria-2 constituency criticised the absence of Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed from the House while raising the issue.

"The Home Minister was expected to be present today, but I can see that his seat is empty. Nevertheless, I will proceed in his absence," she said.

Drawing on statistics from a report by Transparency Internationa...