August 1, 2025
DHAKA – At least nine people were killed and 584 injured in 48 incidents of political violence across the country in July, according to a report by rights organisation Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).
Of the nine, three were killed in internal feuds within the BNP, one in clashes involving the BNP and Jamaat, and five during clashes between law enforcers and Awami League members and supporters centring a programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj, the report said.
Of the 48 incidents, 27 were related to internal BNP conflicts; two involved clashes between the BNP and Awami League; two were internal NCP disputes; one involved the NCP, AL, and law enforcers; four were between BNP and Jamaat; one between Jamaat and AL; and another between supporters of adviser Asif Mahmud and the BNP.
The report, based on news from 18 media outlets and verified by rights activists, also noted an alarming rise in mob attacks, recording 51 incidents last month.
At least 16 people were killed and 53 others injured in mob violence during this period.
“The rise in mob violence has raised serious concerns, shaking the public’s sense of security, and it is the state’s responsibility to identify the culprits and take legal action,” said MSF.
The MSF also mentioned the Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College, which left 34 people, mostly students, dead, as well as an attack on Hindu houses in Rangpur in the report.
The report said at least 352 incidents of violence against women and children occurred in July, slightly fewer than the previous month.
At least 56 incidents of rape were reported in July, including 18 gang rapes. At least seven victims were killed after the assault, it added.
The report also said at least six Bangladeshis were killed and another injured by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) last month.