A growing wave of teenage gang activity has become a major social concern in Bangladesh, spreading from quiet neighborhoods to busy city streets. Groups of adolescents, both boys and girls, are forming power circles marked by aggression and violence. Recent incidents in Dhaka and Chattogram have highlighted the deadly consequences of this trend, including the killings of gang leader Alex Imon in Mohammadpur and college student Ashfaq Kabir Sajid in Chawkbazar. These events underscore how minor disputes now escalate into brutal violence, reflecting a deep moral and social crisis.

The article identifies multiple causes behind this rise, including poverty, weak family bonds, negative peer influence, misuse of technology, lack of guidance, drug abuse, and political patronage. It argues that teenage gang culture is not merely a law-and-order issue but a symptom of broader social and institutional failure. The author calls for a coordinated response involving families, educators, and religious leaders to guide youth toward positive engagement.

The piece concludes that without immediate, multidimensional action, this culture of dominance and violence could endanger the nation’s collective future.