Mob-Style Violence Against Minorities Escalates as Another Man Burned Alive in Bangladesh
Just days after the brutal killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh—where he was beaten to death on allegations of blasphemy and his body was set on fire—another similarly horrific attack on a minority individual has occurred in Shariatpur.
Five Groups Write to EU Over Mob Violence Under Yunus Government
Following the political transition in Bangladesh in August 2024, five civil society organisations active at the European and international levels have sent a letter to the European Union (EU) expressing deep concern over the deterioration of human rights, the security situation, and democratic governance under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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.
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.