This policy brief maps two decades of election-related violence against minority communities in Bangladesh (2001–2024), identifying recurring patterns and predictable geographic hotspots along with current risks based on recent incidents. It shows how violence shifts beyond polling day into pre- and post-election periods, leaving minorities disproportionately exposed. The brief calls for hotspot-based, early, and sustained preventive actions to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and inclusive democratic participation.
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The March–April 2026 issue of Lives, SAPRAN’s bi-monthly newsletter, highlights ongoing efforts in human rights advocacy, research, and documentation in Bangladesh. The issue features engagements on torture prevention, police reform, democratic accountability, and community rights, as well as research on political violence and social justice. It also showcases recent publications, training initiatives, and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening documentation practices, institutional reform, and rights-based advocacy. Through these activities, Lives reflects SAPRAN’s continued commitment to human rights, justice, and democratic values in Bangladesh.
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