The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has reported 274 incidents of violence across Bangladesh between December 12 of last year and February 1, a 51-day period following the announcement of the schedule for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The data, released on Monday under the title “Violent Incidents in the 13th National Election–2026,” includes 15 attacks on candidates, 89 clashes among rival supporters, and 5 killings. Other reported incidents include intimidation, use of illegal weapons, threats, obstruction of campaign activities, and attacks on election offices.

The Press Wing also presented comparative statistics from the previous three national elections held during the Hasina administration. In the 2014 election, 530 violent incidents were recorded with 115 deaths and 315 injuries. The 2018 election saw 414 incidents, 22 deaths, and 780 injuries, while the 2024 election recorded 534 incidents, 6 deaths, and 460 injuries. The data also detailed property damage, arson, and explosive attacks during those periods.

The report highlights a continuing pattern of election-related violence, though the current tally appears lower than in previous election cycles.