As crime rates surge across Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, local communities are stepping in to address the growing challenges faced by strained law enforcement agencies. In response to this urgent need, tech entrepreneur Fahim Murshed has introduced Protirodh.net—a new platform designed to quickly mobilize citizen volunteers in the fight against crime.
Protirodh.net seeks to fill the gap created by overwhelmed law enforcement by providing a centralized system for community coordination. The platform allows users to report incidents and request assistance in real-time, streamlining the process of alerting both volunteers and local security forces. The platform addresses the common issue of coordinating multiple volunteer groups by consolidating their efforts into a single, efficient system. This approach aims to enhance community safety and improve the overall response to incidents. Fahim Murshed explained the motivation behind Protirodh.net: “I noticed a disconnect between new volunteers and the public needing help. Our goal is to bridge this gap and map out incidents across Bangladesh to quickly identify and respond to affected areas.”
Protirodh.net boasts user-friendly features designed for speed and accuracy. Users can report incidents with just a few clicks, while the platform’s mapping and location tracking features ensure precise and timely responses. A real-time monitoring system displays all reported incidents on an interactive map, keeping users informed and aware of local developments. Developed during a hyper hackathon, Protirodh.net highlights the immediate need for a community-based crime-fighting tool. While the platform is already operational, Murshed and his team are focused on adding new features to further enhance its capabilities.
Murshed stated the main focus is to support law and order in the neighborhoods until law enforcement agencies are fully operational. They hope to continue developing the platform and keep it as a community service solution. The effectiveness of Protirodh.net will depend on its adoption by the broader community. As more citizens join the platform, its potential to deter crime and safeguard neighborhoods is expected to grow, offering a valuable resource in the fight against rising crime in Bangladesh.
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