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.
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.
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.
8,597 Arrests in 24 Hours: Growing Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
Within a span of just 24 hours, 8,597 individuals were reportedly arrested nationwide—a figure so extraordinary that it demands urgent scrutiny. These arrests do not appear to be the result of targeted, evidence-based investigations.
Bangladesh’s Post-Transition Hope Dims Amid Rising Mob Violence
Attacks on journalists and minority communities highlight growing instability in Bangladesh months after political change.
Human Rights Bodies Raise Alarm Over Eroding Democratic Space in Bangladesh
Global human rights organisations have voiced grave concern over what they describe as an alarming deterioration of the rule of law in Bangladesh, citing the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets, and cultural institutions amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2026 national election.
Guterres Voices Concern, Urges Bangladesh to Protect Minorities
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over recent incidents of violence in Bangladesh and has called on the authorities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, particularly members of minority communities.
Seven Human Rights Groups Condemn Rising Violence, Issue Six Recommendations
Seven International Human Rights Organizations Condemn Attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut, and the Killing of Dipu Chandra Das
Hindu Garment Worker Beaten and Burned to Death by a Mob in Bhaluka
The brutal killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bhaluka of Mymensingh district by beating and burning him to death by a mob has sparked intense concern and outrage across the country. The deceased was identified as Dipu Chandra Das (approximately 28). He was a resident of Tarakanda upazila and worked as a laborer at the Dubulia Pioneer Knit Factory.