BigstockAdditionally, 263 people died in road accidents, nationwide, and 19 others committed suicideThe National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh (BHRC) has said, apart from road accidents and cases of suicide, a total of 185 people have been killed—for various reasons—across the country, in January 2019. According to the commission, the report was prepared after it gathered data from its field offices located in different districts, sub-districts, and municipalities. Additionally, based on reports published in national dailies, the documentation department of BHRC also conducted investigations with the co-operation of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). Expressing grave concern, BHRC said the government’s law enforcement agencies and authorities concerned must play a more effective role in diminishing the rising number of killings. Moreover, 263 people were killed in road accidents, nationwide, while 19 others committed suicide.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2019 07:52 UTC