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Bangladesh conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 175,686,899 (World Bank, 2025).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 23 organized-violence events in Bangladesh, broadly level with 24 in the preceding 90 days (-4%). Estimated deaths in the period: 28.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 64 events and 75 estimated deaths were recorded in Bangladesh. That is +28% on the previous 12 months. 84% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 7. Relative to population, that is 0.4 events per million people.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Chittagong division (10), Khulna division (4), Dhaka division (3). Together they hold 74% of the period's events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (36 events, 38 estimated deaths).
Displacement from Bangladesh
Main host countries: Italy (39,595), Canada (25,520), France (16,930), United States of America (15,118), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (9,047). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025
Events in Bangladesh, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittagong division | 10 | +25% | 22 | 26 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Khulna division | 4 | -33% | 11 | 12 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Dhaka division | 3 | +50% | 11 | 12 | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Rajshahi division | 3 | -25% | 10 | 11 | 18 Jul 2026 |
4 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | Khagrachhari district Chittagong division | PCJSS vs UPDF Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Bandarban district Chittagong division | Government of Bangladesh vs Government of Myanmar State-based, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Narsingdi district Dhaka division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Cox’s Bāzār district Chittagong division | ARSA vs RSO Non-state | 1 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Narayanganj district Dhaka division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Pabna disctrict Rajshahi division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Kishorganj district Dhaka division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Jessore district Khulna division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Khagrachhari district Chittagong division | PCJSS vs UPDF Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Khagrachhari district Chittagong division | Government of Bangladesh vs UPDF State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 75 | 79 |
| Supporters of BNP | 14 | 19 |
| Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami | 6 | 10 |
| Supporters of Awami League | 6 | 7 |
| UPDF | 4 | 6 |
| Government of Bangladesh | 4 | 6 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 36 | 38 |
| Supporters of BNP - Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami | 6 | 10 |
| Supporters of Awami League - Supporters of BNP | 6 | 7 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 3 | 3 |
| PCJSS - UPDF | 2 | 4 |
| Government of Bangladesh - Government of Myanmar (Burma) | 2 | 4 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 5 | 8% |
| Non-state conflict | 54 | 84% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 5 | 8% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 48 | |
| 2018 | 20 | 28 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 13 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 67 | 404 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 17 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 63 | 74 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- Bangladesh: BGD: Epidemic - 09-2026 - Dengue Outbreak (2026-09-14) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Bangladesh: Quarterly Protection & Solutions Report | Q2 2026 (April - June) ReliefWeb, 13 Sep 2026
- WFP Evaluation: Impact evaluation of anticipatory action in Bangladesh - Impact evaluation report (July 2026) ReliefWeb, 11 Sep 2026
- Bangladesh: Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin - #Week 35, 2026 ReliefWeb, 10 Sep 2026
- BGD: Epidemic - 09-2026 - Dengue in Bangladesh (2026-09-09) ReliefWeb, 10 Sep 2026
- Joint Government of Bangladesh - UNHCR - Population by Specific Needs as of August 2026 ReliefWeb, 8 Sep 2026
- Joint Government of Bangladesh - UNHCR - Age and Gender breakdown by Cluster as of August 2026 ReliefWeb, 8 Sep 2026
- Joint Government of Bangladesh - UNHCR Bhasan Char Population Dashboard as of August 2026 ReliefWeb, 8 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Bangladesh in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 64 organized-violence events in Bangladesh between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 75 deaths.
Is violence in Bangladesh increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (23) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (24).
Which regions of Bangladesh are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Chittagong division (10), Khulna division (4), Dhaka division (3), Rajshahi division (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Bangladesh?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (75 events), Supporters of BNP (14 events), Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami (6 events), Supporters of Awami League (6 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Bangladesh?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Bangladesh, 84% of events over the last 12 months were non-state conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.