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.
Violence Against Journalists Soars in 2025: 381 Targeted, Three Killed, Major Media Houses Attacked
This year, 381 journalists have been subjected to violence and harassment. During this period, three journalists were killed by criminals, and the bodies of four others were mysteriously recovered from different parts of the country.
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.
Minorities Worry Over Their Safety Ahead of Polls After 2,184 Religious and 489 Indigenous Attacks
Religious and ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh are increasingly worried about their safety as the country moves toward its next national election, amid a sharp rise in violence targeting vulnerable groups.
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.
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.
Violence Disrupts Faridpur Zilla School Reunion, James Concert Called Off
The concert of popular singer James was cancelled on the final day of the 185th anniversary celebration and reunion programme of Faridpur Zilla School due to an attack by outsiders. At least 30 people, including the convener of the organising committee, were injured after being hit by bricks and stones thrown by outsiders.
“2,900 Incidents Cannot Be Called Media Exaggeration,” Says India
India has once again expressed deep concern over the continuing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Referring to the recent killings of Hindu youths Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondol, New Delhi said such incidents cannot be dismissed as mere media exaggeration or political violence. The comments were made on Friday by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the ministry’s regular briefing.
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.