Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- At least 158 political activists were killed and 7,082 others injured in 600 incidents of political violence across the country over 17 months, according to a study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

The findings were disclosed on Monday at a press conference at TIB's office in Dhaka during the release of a research report titled "Post-Authoritarian Transition: Justice, State Reforms and Elections-Expectations and Outcomes." TIB Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman was present at the event.

The study said that between August 2024 and December 2025, political violence remained widespread, involving multiple political parties and often linked to internal disputes and struggles for control over local influenc...