Female Criminality in Bangladesh: Causes, Patterns and Preventive Measures

Abstract

Crime is an action that violates the laws of a country or region. A person who commits such an act is referred to as a criminal. The term female criminality refers to crimes that are exclusively committed by women. One of the most consistent findings in criminology is that women commit fewer crimes than men. However, female criminality is rising at an alarming rate in today’s society. This study aims to assess the current state of female criminality and its changing patterns in Bangladesh and identify the underlying factors contributing to its rise, particularly the influence of the family environment. It employs an analytical methodology, utilizing data gathered from informal interviews with judicial officers, advocates, and police officers, as well as a review of relevant literature, laws, and case studies. Both primary sources, including legal documents and interviews, and secondary sources, including books and articles, have been used to enhance the analysis of female criminality in Bangladesh, with a major focus on Comilla. Finally, based on the themes and patterns identified in the study, it proposes effective strategies and measures to prevent female criminality.