12 extrajudicial killings in Feb
Besides, five Bangladeshi nationals were killed and six others were injured by BSF
A total of 12 people were killed allegedly in the hands of members of law enforcing agencies across the country in between February 1 and February 28, according to a report released On Monday by Odhikar, a rights group.(UNB, Dhaka)
Besides, five Bangladeshi nationals were killed and six others were injured during incidents of human rights violations against Bangladeshi nationals allegedly committed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) across Bangladesh-India border during the same period last month, the report added.
Among the extra-judicial killings, the report said, seven people were killed in the hands of RAB, three by police while two others during a joint drive by Police-RAB.
Ten incidents occurred during either encounter or crossfire or gun fight, while the remaining two under custody of law enforcers.
On the other hand, a total of 23 people were killed and 1697 others were injured in political violence that occurred across the country in last month.
Among the political violence, a total of 54 intra-party clashes occurred within ranks of ruling Awami Legue, while eight were recorded within main opposition BNP ranks during the same period.
Besides, 14 journalists were injured, eight received threats and eight were manhandled during the period covered by the report.
Besides, five Bangladeshi nationals were killed and six others were injured during incidents of human rights violations against Bangladeshi nationals allegedly committed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) across Bangladesh-India border during the same period last month, the report added.
Among the extra-judicial killings, the report said, seven people were killed in the hands of RAB, three by police while two others during a joint drive by Police-RAB.
Ten incidents occurred during either encounter or crossfire or gun fight, while the remaining two under custody of law enforcers.
On the other hand, a total of 23 people were killed and 1697 others were injured in political violence that occurred across the country in last month.
Among the political violence, a total of 54 intra-party clashes occurred within ranks of ruling Awami Legue, while eight were recorded within main opposition BNP ranks during the same period.
Besides, 14 journalists were injured, eight received threats and eight were manhandled during the period covered by the report.
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