At least 197 people were killed in mob lynchings in Bangladesh in 2025, according to ASK, marking a sharp rise amid political transition and weak accountability.
Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, calling her passing an irreparable loss to Bangladesh’s politics.
The U.S. condemned the “horrific” lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh as protests spread abroad and India voiced “grave concern” over minority attacks.
An Indian media report alleges Pakistan’s ISI is pursuing a covert plan to destabilize Bangladesh and use its territory for regional militant operations.