Bangladesh, July 16 -- At least 56 people were killed and more than 5,246 others injured in political and election-related violence across the country in the first six months of this year, according to a report by the Human Rights Support Society.

The rights organisation disclosed the figures in its January-June 2026 human rights monitoring report through a press release issued on Wednesday.

HRSS said the half-yearly report was prepared based on news published in 16 national media outlets, information collected by the organisation and fact-finding reports.

According to the report, 830 incidents of political violence took place during the period, leaving 56 people dead. Among the deceased were 37 BNP activists, six Jamaat activists, th...