Dhaka, July 3 (V7N) – A total of 40 people were killed in political violence and mob attacks across Bangladesh in June 2026, according to a report released by the human rights organisation Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) on Thursday.
The report said 9 people were killed and 346 injured in 58 incidents of political violence during the month, while mob violence and lynching accounted for 31 deaths and 69 injuries.
Based on reports published in 16 national media outlets, collected data and fact-finding investigations, the report also highlighted widespread incidents of violence against women and children, attacks on journalists, and concerns over human rights violations.
According to HRSS, 352 women and girls were subjected to various forms of abuse in June, including 106 rape cases, 19 gang rape incidents, and the killing of two girls following sexual assault. It also reported that 291 children were victims of violence, of whom 54 were killed.
The report further said 47 journalists were harassed or attacked in 39 separate incidents during the month, including injuries, intimidation, detention, and legal cases filed against media workers.
HRSS noted that political clashes involving multiple parties, including the Awami League, BNP, National Citizens’ Party (NCP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, were largely driven by internal conflicts, dominance struggles, political rivalry, attacks and extortion-related disputes.
It also reported that more than 22 cases were filed against political activists in June, naming 627 individuals and listing around 1,262 unidentified persons as accused. A total of 4,775 people were arrested in 257 incidents during the same period.
The organisation further documented 63 incidents of mob violence and lynching, alongside 29 attacks on law enforcement personnel that left 66 officers injured.
HRSS also raised concerns over deaths in custody, alleged extrajudicial killings and deaths during arrest attempts, reporting a total of 14 such deaths in June.
Incidents of minority attacks were also recorded, including violence against religious sites and homes. The report documented 12 attacks on temples, 11 incidents of idol vandalism and seven attacks on residences.
Labour rights violations were also highlighted, with 55 incidents resulting in 11 deaths and 184 injuries, while 39 workers reportedly died in workplace accidents.
On border issues, the report said two people were killed and several others injured in incidents along the India–Bangladesh border, while three people were killed by landmine explosions along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border, with 12 others detained by the Arakan Army.
HRSS Executive Director Eijazul Islam said the continuing trend of political violence, mob attacks, restrictions on freedom of expression, attacks on journalists, violence against women and children, border incidents and labour rights violations is making the country’s human rights situation increasingly alarming. He urged stronger government accountability and greater engagement from civil society and the media to protect human rights.
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