Bangladesh: 116 Minorities Killed in 7 Months Amidst 'Relentless' Violence, Report Reveals

• A new report by HRCBM reveals 116 minority members were killed in Bangladesh between June 2025 and January 2026.
• The violence is widespread, affecting all eight administrative divisions and at least 45 districts, indicating a countrywide crisis.
• The report highlights a long-standing pattern of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, dating back nearly eight decades.
• Nearly half of the deaths (48.3%) were targeted murders, with mob lynchings accounting for 10.3% and state forces for 6.9-8.6%.
• HRCBM describes the violence as 'structural,' rooted in systemic discrimination and demographic decline, with a weak justice system fostering impunity.

Why It Matters: A report exposes a 'relentless' surge in violence against minorities in Bangladesh, with 116 killed in seven months.