, Sept. 9 -- Although murder incidents appear to have risen sharply during the 13 months of the interim government, data suggests the increase is due to previously suppressed cases now being filed.

A comparative review of crime statistics from 2020 to August 2025 shows notable shifts in reporting trends since the Interim Government assumed office last year, according to Chief Adviser's press wing.

At least 1,130 murders committed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 16-year tenure were formally recorded only after the August ,2024 revolution, it said .

Many of these cases had been blocked under political pressure or discouraged by police officers at the time particularly when linked to people from the then-ruling party.

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