Political killings and deaths in police custody have continued even after the inauguration of Bangladesh's new government. According to human rights groups, there have been 66 political killings, 61 deaths in police custody, and 11 extrajudicial executions in the six months since the general election. The government cites delays in reporting past incidents as a reason, but experts emphasize the need for the establishment of the rule of law and punishment of perpetrators, warning that neglecting violence perpetuates a cycle of bloodshed. This shows that the problems from the era of former Prime Minister Hasina, who was embroiled in controversy over the bloody suppression of student protests in 2024, have not been resolved.
