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Rajshahi division, Bangladesh: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Rajshahi division, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 18,485,858 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Rajshahi division, Bangladesh, down -25% from 4 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 3.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 10 events and 11 estimated deaths were recorded in Rajshahi division. That is +100% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Relative to population, that is 0.5 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Supporters of Awami League - Supporters of BNP (4 events, 5 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Sep 2024Aug 2024
Events in Rajshahi division, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Rajshahi division, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Pabna disctrict | 3 | 3 |
| Natore district | 3 | 3 |
| Bogra district | 2 | 2 |
| Sirajganj district | 1 | 2 |
| Joypurhat district | 1 | 1 |
659,000 internally displaced people recorded in Rajshahi as of 31 Oct 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2026 | Pabna disctrict Rajshahi division | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Natore district Rajshahi division | Supporters of Awami League vs Supporters of BNP Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
| 21 May 2026 | Pabna disctrict Rajshahi division | Supporters of BNP vs Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami Non-state | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 8 | 8 |
| Supporters of BNP | 6 | 7 |
| Supporters of Awami League | 4 | 5 |
| Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami | 2 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Supporters of Awami League - Supporters of BNP | 4 | 5 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 4 | 4 |
| Supporters of BNP - Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami | 2 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 10 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Rajshahi division in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Rajshahi division between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 11 deaths.
Is violence in Rajshahi division increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were down -25% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Rajshahi division?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (8 events), Supporters of BNP (6 events), Supporters of Awami League (4 events), Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Rajshahi division?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Rajshahi division, 100% 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 · Dhaka division
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.