Bangladesh Sees Surge in Violence as February 2026 Elections Approach: OMCT

Bangladesh is witnessing an increase in violence and growing pressure on civic space as the country heads toward parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2026, according to two international human rights organisations.

Lawyer Beaten to Death in Bashundhara Area

A lawyer named Naim Kibria (35) was beaten to death in the Bashundhara Residential Area of Bhatara in the capital. The incident occurred late Wednesday night.

166 Killed in Mob Lynchings, 86 in Political Violence in 2025: MSF

Human rights organisation Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation (MSF) has reported that political violence, mob lynching, deaths in custody, recovery of unidentified bodies, and attacks on journalists increased in 2025.

Extrajudicial Killings and Custodial Deaths Surge in Bangladesh in 2025: ASK Report

Bangladesh witnessed a disturbing rise in extrajudicial killings and deaths in custody throughout 2025, deepening concerns about the rule of law, accountability, and the conduct of law enforcement agencies, according to an annual human rights report by Law and Salish Kendra (ASK).

Wave of Violence Rocks Bangladesh: Minorities, Media, and Foreign Interests Targeted Over 13 Days

Bangladesh experienced a troubling wave of unrest over a 13-day period in mid-December 2025, marked by a series of violent incidents that targeted religious minorities, media institutions, political figures, and foreign diplomatic interests.

US Raises Concerns Over Minority Safety in Bangladesh After Lynching of Hindu Worker

US lawmakers have strongly condemned the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, amid growing international alarm over escalating violence against religious minorities in the country.

Protesters Gather in London Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

A large group of British Hindus and members of the Bangladeshi-origin Hindu community gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Saturday to protest against what they described as ongoing violence and persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. The demonstrators organised the rally under the banner “Justice for Hindus”, calling for international attention and action to protect minority rights and ensure accountability for recent attacks.

71 Blasphemy-Linked Attacks on Hindus Reported Across Bangladesh in Six Months

A newly released report has raised serious concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh, documenting at least 71 attacks against members of the Hindu community within a six-month period. These incidents were largely connected to allegations of blasphemy, a sensitive issue that has increasingly been used as a trigger for violence and intimidation.

Doors Locked, Homes Burned: Four Hindu Families Targeted in Five Days

Allegations have emerged that the doors of four Hindu families’ houses in Chattogram were locked from the outside and then set on fire within a span of five days. The latest incident occurred early Tuesday morning (December 23) in West Sultanpur village of Ward No. 5 in the municipal area of Raozan upazila.

Rising Mob Violence Signals Crisis of Governance and Public Safety

Bangladesh is facing a troubling rise in violence, disorder, and social instability that reflects a deeper crisis of governance and civil protection. What should have been a transitional period toward stability has instead seen a marked deterioration in public safety and institutional authority.