Going by social media trends, the arrest of the alleged rapist of the Dhaka University student has failed to convince a significant number of people that he is indeed the real offender. Some politicians too in their public statements have cast doubts about the integrity of the investigation, comparing it with the infamous case of Joj Miah, from whom the police had obtained a confession for the grenade attack on the Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina. The reason for such cynicism, however annoying it may be for the law enforcing agencies, is trust deficiency. Unfortunately, there’s little evidence that the police have taken any note of it. At least, media reports on events and discussions during the recently held Police Week do not reflect any such concern. Like previous years, there were demands for more resources, perks and privileges. The demands requiring more spending commitments from the public exchequer in recent years have got sympathetic considerations from the government too...