Incidents of violence against women and children have increased across Bangladesh, with police records showing between 1,440 and 2,097 complaints filed monthly in 2025. Over a ten-month period, around 19,000 cases were recorded nationwide. Many victims reportedly avoid filing cases due to fear of social stigma, threats from influential individuals, or the risk of being humiliated through leaked videos. The Police Headquarters reported that 80 percent of the cases involve domestic violence, while others relate to dowry, rape, and sexual harassment.

Police officials stated that all incidents are being investigated and legal action is being taken, emphasizing that no one is above the law. A senior police officer noted that increased police activity and proper legal procedures could help reduce such crimes. Surveys by BBS and UNFPA revealed that 8.3 percent of women and girls have faced gender-based cyber violence, including sexual exploitation, defamation, and online harassment, which are harming their real lives and progress.

Authorities acknowledged that social instability and the rise of technology-driven abuse are changing the nature of violence, prompting calls for stronger preventive measures and legal enforcement.