Mahfuzar Rahman Chowdhury 
Neonaticide – a psycho-criminogenic analysis 

Master’s Thesis from the year 2007 in the subject Law – Criminal process, Criminology, Law Enforcement, grade: A, Rajshahi University, language: English, abstract: In the recent days neonaticide has been a crux issue around the globe. As this is closely concerned with the existence of human society, people have concentrated their attention on resolving or reasonably mitigating the occurrence of this abnormal phenomenon. Due to the psychological immaturity and other relevant grounds the commission of neonaticide is going unimpeded. Principally, this is a psycho-social phenomenon and has a close connection with biological, sociological, psychological and criminogenic aspects. It is logical to say that if the commission of neonaticide is on the continuous rise, human society is sure to face the trauma of it as this is sufficient to endanger the survival of humans in the planet. Thus, it has been the pivotal consideration for all the quarters to mitigate the problem and find a way out for their survival.