Over the last three months, 81 journalists in various parts of the country have faced harassment, threats, legal action, and obstacles to their professional duties, according to a report by the human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). Additionally, during this period, 114 women of various ages were subjected to rape.

ASK's report, covering the period from January to March of this year, highlights ongoing human rights violations in the country, including deaths in custody of law enforcement, border killings, and impediments to freedom of expression, including harassment of journalists.

A notable incident mentioned in the report is the six-month imprisonment of Shafiuzzaman Rana, a correspondent for Desh Rupantor in Sherpur's Nakla, by a mobile court operated by local administrative officials. This act was cited as an example of the misuse of power by government officials to intimidate journalists.

The report also documents various instances of harassment and violence against journalists, including the manhandling of five journalists in the office of the AC (Assistant Commissioner) Land in Lalmonirhat district's Sadar Thana on March 14, the arrest of poet and graphic designer Shamim Ashraf in Mymensingh for protesting against corruption through posters and graffiti, and physical assaults on four journalists in Joypurhat's Panchbibi.

Furthermore, ASK's report addresses sexual harassment and assault in the country's universities, stating that such allegations in premier educational institutions are unacceptable and punishable offenses. It also calls for impartial investigations into cases like the death of Md. Faruk Hossen in police custody in Dhaka's Lalbagh area.

Political violence is also highlighted, with the report mentioning 268 incidents of political conflict and violence in the past three months, resulting in 23 deaths and nearly 2,368 injuries. These incidents were related to the 12th national parliamentary elections, city corporation elections, and local government elections.

In addition, the report notes 35 deaths in custody over the three months, including 14 prisoners and 21 detainees. It also addresses attacks on the Hindu community, with 20 incidents involving attacks on 13 homes and 2 businesses, as well as vandalism of 15 idols and arson at a Buddhist temple.

Regarding sexual violence, 79 individuals, including 55 women and 24 men, were victims of violence centered around sexual harassment. Of these, 45 were harassed by molesters, and 26 were injured in conflicts related to molestation. One woman committed suicide due to sexual harassment, while four men were killed in incidents protesting against harassment.

Rape cases were alarmingly high, with 114 women falling victim to rape, including three who were murdered post-assault and one who committed suicide following the ordeal. Furthermore, there were 31 attempted rapes. The report also covers domestic violence, noting that 137 women were victims, with 65 murdered and 49 committing suicide as a result.

Child abuse and murder also remained prevalent, with 325 children facing various forms of abuse and murder in the last three months. Among them, 139 were murdered, including a boy who was raped and then killed. Additionally, 27 children committed suicide, and the bodies of 32 children were recovered under different circumstances.

The report also sheds light on the fatalities at the borders, with six Bangladeshis killed by the Indian BSF and four injured, as well as a Bangladeshi citizen and a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar killed on the Myanmar border. Moreover, 17 individuals lost their lives in mob lynching incidents during this period.