Recent police data shows a rise in murders and abductions. However, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam clarified that much of the increase stems from cases previously suppressed under the former government.

“In the past 20 months, 6,056 murder and 1,358 abduction cases were recorded. Many of these—like 1,130 murder cases—date back to Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule but were only filed after the change in power,” Alam explained.

He added that ruling party operatives had discouraged victims from filing cases, with police often complicit.
“Now victims can file cases without fear of political terror, and police are not obstructing them. Accountability has improved, even if some crimes appear numerically higher.”