|| Mob justice has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh, with 135 people killed and 256 injured in 263 incidents across the country during the first six months of 2026. Most of the incidents were triggered by allegations of theft, robbery, mugging, verbal disputes, territorial dominance, and religious blasphemy. During the same period in 2025, there were 141 mob violence incidents, leaving 67 people dead and 119 injured. The number of deaths has nearly doubled this year.The information was revealed in the Bangladesh Civil Rights Society (BCRS) Human Rights Monitoring Report for January–June 2026, released on Saturday (July 18). The report was prepared based on reports published in mainstream national media, BCRS's own documentation, and fact-finding investigations.BCRS Executive Director Sheikh Mohammad Tajul Islam warned that unless urgent measures are taken to address political and election-related violence, mob attacks, deaths in custody and prisons, violence against women and children, attacks on journalists and workers, political tension, and restrictions on freedom of expression, the country's human rights situation is likely to deteriorate further.According to the report, 58 people were killed in political violence, mainly due to intra-party conflicts. Among the victims were 39 BNP members (68%), 6 Jamaat-e-Islami members (11%), and 3 members of the banned Awami League. Of the 832 incidents of political violence, 675 incidents (81.2%) involved internal conflicts within the BNP or clashes between the BNP and other political parties. More than 5,246 political activists and civilians were reportedly attacked.The report also recorded 396 incidents of election-related violence surrounding the 13th National Parliamentary Election, resulting in 13 deaths and 2,578 injuries. More than 600 businesses, homes, and election offices were attacked, vandalized, looted, or set on fire before and after the election.During the six-month period, at least 144 cases were filed under various anti-terrorism and other laws over clashes involving supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, as well as BNP and Jamaat activists. These cases named 3,268 individuals, while 24,518 others were listed as unidentified accused.The report states that 1,621 women and girls were subjected to violence during the first half of 2026, an increase of nearly 56 percent compared to 1,042 victims during the same period last year. Among them, 404 women and girls were raped, of whom 238 (59%) were children under the age of 18. Eighty-eight victims were subjected to gang rape, while 17 were murdered after being raped.Additionally, 19 women were killed and 8 injured over dowry-related violence. 320 women were killed and 211 injured in incidents of domestic violence, while 147 women died by suicide after enduring abuse.The report further notes that law enforcement agencies directly or indirectly obstructed 40 public meetings and rallies, resulting in 311 injuries and 38 arrests. Under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, 30 cases were filed, 81 people were accused, and 44 were arrested.Journalists also remained under attack. A total of 383 journalists faced harassment or violence in 200 separate incidents. Among them, 234 were injured, 60 assaulted, 49 threatened, and 11 arrested.Minority communities experienced 50 attacks, leaving 56 people injured. The attacks included vandalism of 19 temples, 15 idols, and 43 homes.Along the Bangladesh-India border, 32 incidents involving the Border Security Force (BSF) resulted in 9 deaths and 35 injuries, including 14 people shot. Along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, 20 incidents left 1 person dead and 10 injured, including 5 gunshot victims.The report also documented 11 deaths involving law enforcement agencies through custody, alleged torture, shootings, and so-called "gunfights." In addition, at least 58 prisoners died in jails across the country during the first six months of the year. Among them were 15 members of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations, 1 BNP member, and 42 ordinary inmates.