Bangladeshi Media Reports 12 Murders of Girl Children in February 2025

In February 2025, Ryans Archives Limited, the leading media monitoring watchdog in Bangladesh, recorded a concerning pattern of murders from local media sources involving girls aged 0-18. A total of 12 such murders were documented, with family disputes emerging as the most common cause, claiming five young lives. Three victims were killed under unknown circumstances, while two cases were linked to love affairs. Additionally, one girl was murdered after rape, and another for knowing secret information. The data underscores the continued vulnerability of girl children to violence rooted in domestic and relational contexts. This report, based on verified national sources, provides a clear view of the fatal consequences of unresolved familial and social tensions affecting girls in Bangladesh.