Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Over the 14 months of the interim government, there have been 40 extrajudicial killings and 153 deaths due to public beatings, according to the human rights organization 'Odhikar'.

The quarterly report from 'Odhikar', covering July to September, reveals ongoing human rights violations despite the interim government formed after the fall of the authoritarian regime.

Between August 9, 2024, and September 2025, a total of 40 extrajudicial killings were recorded. Among these, 14 died from torture, 19 were shot, and 7 were beaten to death. In just the last three months (July-September 2025), 11 deaths due to extrajudicial killings occurred, involving police, military, and joint forces. The victims included those tortured (3)...