Monthly Infographics Report: April 2023

A total of 1705 violent incidents occurred in April 2023 which is 6% less than the previous month. The incidents are mostly triggered by politics, access to resources, and other socio-economic factors. More than 316 deaths and 1856 injuries have been recorded from these incidents. Around 3864 people have been arrested in April connected to violent incidents. Some 52 properties have been destroyed in the same time. The highest number of violent incidents have been recorded as clashes and attacks (473). Some 295 incidents of political violence were also recorded at the same time and 36 deaths were directly triggered by politics. Geographically, Chittagong (342) scores the highest number of violence followed by Dhaka (339), Rajshahi (257), and Khulna (246). Among 168 protests in Bangladesh, 100 protests were triggered by politics. 20.73% of protests were done by BNP while Awami League organized 14.63% of protests in April. At least 22 protests were held across Bangladesh, demanding the repeal of the Digital Security Act and freedom of press in the country in April. While some 53.04% of political violence contributed by Bangladesh Awami League & affiliates, similarly, 38.26% contributed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Whereas 67% incidents were rural, 33% violence incidents took place in urban areas in April.