Bangladeshi human rights organization Odhikar released its quarterly report on May 20, 2026, covering the period from January to March. The report depicts widespread state repression, political violence, and growing Indian interference following the fall of the Hasina government. It notes that at least 13 people were killed and 1,368 injured in election-related clashes during the February 12 parliamentary polls, with allegations of result manipulation and 36 legal challenges filed in the High Court.

The report documents four extrajudicial killings, 21 journalists allegedly detained by the army, and 21 prisoner deaths due to corruption and poor medical care. It also highlights continued restrictions on press freedom under the Cyber Security Act 2026, with 64 journalists facing attacks or legal action. Odhikar accuses India’s Border Security Force of killing one Bangladeshi, injuring two, and pushing back 17 others, alongside anti-Bangladesh misinformation from Indian media.

Odhikar warns of institutional backsliding as 20 key ordinances lapsed without parliamentary approval and urges strong measures against political violence, extrajudicial killings, and Indian dominance.