The Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) reported that incidents of violence against women and children rose from 326 to 348 during May–June 2026, marking an increase of about 6.7 percent.
In its “Monthly Report on Gender‑Based Violence June 2026”, the rights group described the violence trend as alarming, citing both the scale and severity of abuses.
According to the report, a total of 326 incidents of violence were recorded in May. These included 78 cases of rape, 16 cases of gang rape, and six cases of rape followed by murder. There were also 28 attempted rape cases, 18 cases of sexual harassment or assault, and 46 cases of physical torture.
It said, while rape cases showed a slight decline, attempted rape, sexual harassment, and physical assault rose significantly.
On the other hand, the total number of victims of violence in June was 348. Of the victims, 76 were victims of rape — 51 girls, 19 women, and six boys, MSF said in the report.
Incidents of killings after rape and overall murders also increased, reflecting the deepening nature of family and social violence. Abductions decreased, but new cases of disappearances and newborn abandonment highlighted a growing humanitarian crisis.
The use of illegal arbitration to settle criminal offenses further entrenched a culture of impunity, the report said.
MSF noted that violence linked to online gambling remained limited in number but carried wide social impact, putting young people at risk. Despite legal bans, weak enforcement and low public awareness have worsened the problem.
The most concerning trend was violence tied to drug trafficking. Clashes among drug dealers led to more deaths, injuries, and arrests, while confrontations with police also rose, signaling deterioration in law and order.
Overall, MSF concluded that not only have incidents of violence increased, but their forms and intensity have become more complex and dangerous.
The report also stated that women’s and children’s safety, drug‑related violence, and the spread of online gambling demand immediate and coordinated policy action. Sustainable improvement, it said, will require effective law enforcement, an end to impunity, greater social awareness, and a human‑rights‑based approach.
