A new breakdown of the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) report reveals alarming inconsistencies in the criminal cases filed during the July–August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh. Key Findings from the PBI Review: 📌 1,785 cases were filed nationwide — accusing hundreds of thousands. 📌 PBI reviewed 192 cases so far. 📌 Investigations completed in 78 cases, including 9 murder cases. 📌 56% of completed cases had zero evidence — officially labeled false or baseless. 📌 Even in “evidence-found” cases, up to 90% of accused people had no link to the incidents. 📌 Among the 78 completed: • 27 cases were fully fabricated • 17 cases withdrawn or

settled 📌 Many so-called “ghost cases” listed: • Nonexistent complainants • Nonexistent witnesses • Accused people who had never even been to the crime location 📌 Human rights lawyers warn the real rate of false cases may be 60–70%. 📌 Rights groups say mass political cases are fueling: • Arbitrary arrests • Extortion • Personal vendettas ⚠️ What’s at stake? Due process. Transparency. Trust in the justice system. Stay informed. Demand accountability. Justice matters.