The delinquent tendencies of juveniles are on the rise in Chittagong city, as more and more minors are getting involved in serious offences. Sociologists and psychologists attribute the rising curve of juvenile crimes to a multitude of factors. Associate Professor Afzal Hossain of Psychology Department at Chittagong University told the Dhaka Tribune: “There is no single solution to juvenile delinquency. The probation officer added: “We are gravely worried due to the sharp rise in criminal behaviour among teenagers and young adults. “There is no in-depth study about juvenile delinquency in Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 13, 2018 06:04 UTC