Provoked Massacre in Bangladesh: A Chilling Account of State Violence in Gopalganj

On July 16, 2025, a peaceful resistance in Gopalganj against the National Citizens Party’s (NCP) “March to Gopalganj” turned into a brutal massacre, with at least five civilians killed and dozens injured by military and law enforcement forces. Backed by the interim government under Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the NCP has waged a violent campaign targeting Awami League supporters, religious minorities, and pro-democracy activists. This report by the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) documents grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, the destruction of national monuments, and military attacks on civilians. The people of Bangladesh are now demanding justice, accountability, and the restoration of democratic governance through a free and fair election.