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Dhaka division, Bangladesh: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Dhaka division, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 49,729,000 (Wikidata).
Violence in Dhaka division, Bangladesh intensified over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 3 events against 2 in the prior quarter (+50%), with 4 estimated deaths.
The 12-month total for Dhaka division stands at 11 events and 12 estimated deaths. That is -31% on the previous 12 months. 91% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 1. Relative to population, that is 0.2 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (9 events, 10 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025Mar 2025Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Events in Dhaka division, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Dhaka division, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka district | 6 | 6 |
| Narsingdi district | 2 | 3 |
| Narayanganj district | 2 | 2 |
| Kishorganj district | 1 | 1 |
795,798 internally displaced people recorded in Dhaka as of 31 Oct 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | Narsingdi district Dhaka division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Narayanganj district Dhaka 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 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 19 | 21 |
| Supporters of Awami League | 1 | 1 |
| Supporters of BNP | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 9 | 10 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Supporters of Awami League - Supporters of BNP | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 10 | 91% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 9% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Dhaka division in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 11 organized-violence events in Dhaka division between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 12 deaths.
Is violence in Dhaka division increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were up +50% on the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Dhaka division?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (19 events), Supporters of Awami League (1 events), Supporters of BNP (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Dhaka division?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Dhaka division, 91% 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.
Other regions of Bangladesh
Chittagong division · Khulna division · Rajshahi division
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.