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injured in road, rail, and waterway accidents during the Eid travel rush between March 17 and 28, underscoring what it termed a “systemic failure” to ensure safe mobility -- a fundamental rights issue.

The report also cited data from the Road Safety Foundation showing 274 deaths in 342 road crashes in just 10 days, highlighting the scale of the crisis.

MSF blamed reckless driving, unchecked overtaking, overloading, and weak law enforcement on highways, noting that the continued presence of slow-moving vehicles on major roads has created “a chaotic and dangerous transport environment”.

MSF prepared the report through monitoring media reports published in major national dailies, as well as field-level data.

Besides, pointing to a sharp escalation in political violence following the 13th parliamentary election, the report said 14 people were killed and 390 injured in 56 incidents of violence in March, mostly stemming from internal conflicts and turf battles, particularly within the BNP, as well as some involving the Awami League and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Following the election, MSF noted that “the nature of violence has shifted rather than disappeared”, continuing to fuel public anxiety.

According to the report, the worsening violence against women and children is the most alarming trend.

It said 48 rape cases were reported in March, up from 33 in February, while attempted rape doubled to 24. Incidents of sexual harassment, murders and suicides involving women and children also increased.

“Almost every indicator shows a rising trend, pointing to a deepening crisis regarding safety,” the report noted.

Moreover, two people died in law enforcement custody during the month, while 11 deaths were reported in prison custody, raising concerns over accountability.

Meanwhile, mob violence remained widespread, with 36 incidents leaving 19 dead and 31 injured. Victims were often attacked over allegations of theft, robbery, or personal disputes.

MSF warned that the persistence of mob justice reflects “eroding public trust in formal legal systems”.

Attacks on religious minorities also increased, including 10 incidents of idol vandalism or theft and a spike in arson and property destruction, said the report.

Also, the use of the Cyber Security Ordinance continued to grow, with three new cases filed and multiple arrests. At least 30 journalists faced attacks, threats, or legal harassment in March.

MSF cautioned that such legal actions risk curbing freedom of expression.

While no deaths were reported along the Indian border, fear prevails along the Myanmar border, with 20 Bangladeshi fishermen reportedly detained by the Arakan Army.

The rights group concluded that March saw a clear overall decline in human rights conditions and urged the authorities to take immediate and effective measures to curb political violence, launch a national initiative for the protection of women and children, and strengthen the security of religious and ethnic minorities.

Furthermore, MSF stressed ensuring the accountability of law enforcement agencies and refining digital laws to prevent their misuse against freedom of expression.