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A total of 18 people were killed and more than 912 injured in 113 incidents of political violence in March, according to a monthly report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Internal conflicts within the BNP accounted for 45 incidents, leaving nine dead and 501 injured. Clashes between the BNP and Jamaat resulted in five deaths and 109 injuries, while confrontations between the BNP and the Awami League led to two deaths and 156 injuries.

The report also documented violence involving the National Citizen Party and other political groups.

The rights body further recorded 28 incidents of post-election violence, resulting in three deaths and 109 injuries. Law enforcement activity remained high, with around 1,500 people arrested during special joint-force drives and more than 28 political cases filed, naming 303 individuals.

The report also raised concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of vulnerable groups, noting that 59 journalists faced harassment or abuse in March.

It documented abuse of 273 women and girls during the month, including 72 rape victims. Of them, 16 were victims of gang rape, while five It

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