shrine attacks in Bangladesh
When will we see effective govt action?
Four shrine attacks put government’s action into question.
19 September 2025
20 hurt in Barguna shrine attack
At least 20 people were injured as the Ismail Shah Shrine at Bottola in Barguna’s Amtali came under an arson attack during an urs early yesterday.
17 March 2025
Let shrines and akhras reclaim their spirit
News of devotees and khadems still living in fear is concerning
23 February 2025
Silence of the shrines
Devotees, khadems still living in fear, months after the first wave of attacks last year
22 February 2025
40 shrines attacked in over 5 months
At least 40 shrines (mazar, sufi graveyards, dargahs) in the country have been targeted in 44 incidents of attack since August 4 last year, the government has said, citing police reports.
18 January 2025