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3 papers

Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Preventing Extremism: The Role of National Security Forces in Countering Terrorism in Bangladesh

Author: Bikash Chandra Das Affiliation: Director, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh Accepted: July 2025 Scheduled Publication: Volume 4, Issue 1, 2026 ISSN: 3005-3463 DOI: 10.61424/issej This research examines the role of Bangladesh's national security forces in preventing extremism and countering terrorism. It focuses on intelligence-led policing, specialized counterterrorism units, inter-agency coordination, legal frameworks, community engagement, terrorism trends, and institution

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Community Engagement in Crime Control: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Force

Author: Bikash Chandra Das Affiliation: Director, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh This mixed-method study evaluates the effectiveness of Bangladesh Ansar & VDP in community-based crime prevention. Based on questionnaire data from 200 community members and semi-structured interviews with Ansar & VDP personnel and local stakeholders, the study examines community trust, preventive visibility, coordination with formal law enforcement, perceived safety, and operational limitations. Find

Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Counter-Insurgency Operations and National Security: Lessons from Bangladesh’s Law Enforcement Agencies

Author: Bikash Chandra Das Affiliation: Director, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh Accepted: June 2025 Scheduled Publication: Volume 3, Issue 1, 2026 ISSN: 3079-2614 DOI: 10.61424/ijlss This study examines law enforcement-led counter-insurgency operations in Bangladesh, emphasizing intelligence-sharing, inter-agency coordination, specialized counterterrorism units, legal frameworks, operational effectiveness, and national security outcomes. The analysis covers developments in count