Rising Crime Rates in Bangladesh: Violence Surges Ahead of 2026 General Elections

Nov 25, 2025 01:06 am CST

Crime statistics in Bangladesh show alarming increases in violence as the 2026 general elections approach, with murder cases reaching 319 in October and significant rises in robbery, kidnapping, and theft incidents. Police are training 150,000 personnel for election security while the Awami League claims 4,177 murders have occurred during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's tenure.