Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Specific Crime in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected every industry worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected Bangladesh and several other nations. On March 8, 2020, we confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Bangladesh, marking it as the 108th country afflicted worldwide. The declaration of a national holiday on March 26, 2020, resulted in the enforcement of a strict lockdown throughout Bangladesh. The enforcement of the stay-at-home directive during the lockdown has
profoundly negatively impacted several economic sectors in Bangladesh. A multitude of people, particularly within the private sector, encountered unemployment. The lockdown inhibited young, educated job seekers from submitting applications and confined students to their residences. Both small and large business enterprises suspended operations owing to the lockout. The lockdown led to unemployment. During the pandemic, there was a rise in several specific crimes. This research seeks to elucidate the crimes that escalated during that time. This study identified the primary
factors contributing to the increase in criminal behaviour.