605 killed across Bangladesh in BNP-led govt's first 100 days: TIB
During this period, TIB also recorded 209 instances of rape against women and children, 294 muggings, 90 robberies, 196 abductions, and 129 attacks on police personnel.
At least 605 people were killed across Bangladesh during the first 100 days of the BNP-led government, according to a report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
The findings were presented today (7 June) at a press conference titled "100 Days of the Post-Election Government: Implementation of Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commitments".
The report stated that alongside the 605 killings, 209 women and children were victims of rape during the period. It also recorded 294 mugging incidents, 90 robberies, 196 abductions and 129 attacks on police personnel.
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Speaking at the event, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman alleged that incidents of murder, robbery, theft, mugging, rape, violence against women and children, looting and general disorder had continued despite the government's promises.
Commenting on the government's commitments, he said the administration had failed to uphold its pledge by appointing party-affiliated individuals as administrators in city corporations and 42 district councils.
The report noted that while the government had taken some initiatives to address economic instability, high inflation, debt pressure, weaknesses in the banking sector, law and order challenges, and energy shortages, progress in ensuring good governance remained limited.
TIB said several government decisions and statements by senior officials appeared inconsistent with the ruling party's election manifesto and its 31-point state reform agenda, raising questions about commitments to accountability and anti-corruption measures.
The organisation also warned that the absence of visible progress in appointing new leadership to key constitutional and statutory bodies, including the Anti-Corruption Commission, National Human Rights Commission and Information Commission, could create long-term risks.
The report further criticised what it described as an "our turn now" mentality within different levels of the ruling party and alleged politically motivated appointments and postings in the police, administration, banking sector, educational institutions and local government bodies, which it said contradicted electoral commitments.
TIB also expressed concern over attacks on religious and cultural diversity, warning that growing communalism and intolerance pose a threat to Bangladesh's pluralistic traditions.
