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Dhaka, Nov 24 (IANS) As Bangladesh's general elections approach, crime statistics show a surge in criminal incidents across the country, local media reported on Monday. Citing police sources, Bangladeshi media outlet UNB reported that violent and organised crimes are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, with criminal syndicates reportedly posing as law-enforcement officers to carry out robberies and kidnappings. According to police headquarters data, in October murders rose to 319 nationwide, up from 297 in September but slightly below 321 cases in August. Dacoity cases increased to 56 from 50 in October, while robbery climbed to 180 from 169. Additionally,…