At least 128 people were killed in “crossfire” and 88 disappeared across the country in 2014, said the annual report of human rights watchdog Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK).
The report published on Wednesday stated that the human rights situation in Bangladesh was alarming in 2014, adding that the incidents of “crossfires” have sharply been increased in the year.
“Some 72 people were killed in crossfire last year which is almost 80% less than the current year.”
According to the report, a total of 88 incidents of disappearance took place in 2014.
“Among the victims, 12 were found alive, two found in jail while 23 of them found dead. A large number of people are still missing.”
“Some 147 people were killed in 664 incidents of political violence in 2014 while 8373 others received injuries. Some 24 people were killed in incidents of violence, centering January 5 polls while 11 were killed during upazila elections.”
“Miscreants have vandalised and set fire at 761 houses of Hindu community people across the country. Besides, some 193 business establishments of Hindus were also attacked.”
The report stated that a total of 247 places of worship and idols were also vandalised in 2014.
“The members of BNP-Jamaat alliance attacked the minority community people of 13 districts, centering the January 5 polls. The attacks were launched in between January 1 and 6.”
The report also mentioned that 13 people have been killed in police custody this year while two were killed in police beating during the arrest attempts.
“One person also committed suicide in the jail in the fear of police torture,” added the report.