Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Hindu Statue Construction Halted in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the construction of a large statue of the Hindu God Ram was stopped after local Islamic groups protested.
The statue was being built in a temple complex and was meant to be a symbol of pride for the Hindu community.
However, the Islamic groups said it made people worried and could cause problems between different religious groups.
The Hindu community sees this as a problem with religious freedom, while the Islamic groups want to know where the money for the statue is coming from.
The government is trying to keep the peace, but this has made some people worried about how minorities are treated in Bangladesh.
Construction of a large Ram statue in Palashbari, Bangladesh, was suspended due to protests by local Islamic groups.
The statue was seen as a symbol of religious and cultural identity for the Hindu community.
Islamic groups claimed the project caused concern and insecurity among the local population.
The Hindu community views the suspension as an interference with religious freedom.
The government has increased security measures to prevent communal violence.
- Who
- Hindu community in Bangladesh and Islamic groups
- What
- Suspension of the construction of a large Ram statue
- When
- June 18
- Where
- Palashbari, Gaibandha district, Bangladesh
- Why
- Protests by local Islamic groups and concerns over social harmony
Hindu Community
Islamic Groups
Religious Freedom
Hindu Community
The construction of the Ram statue is an exercise of religious freedom and cultural identity.
Islamic Groups
The statue project has generated concern and insecurity among the local Muslim population.
Funding and Transparency
Hindu Community
The funding for the statue is a private initiative and should not be questioned.
Islamic Groups
The funding sources should be investigated to ensure transparency and prevent foreign influence.
Social Harmony
Hindu Community
The statue would be a symbol of pride and unity for the Hindu community.
Islamic Groups
The statue could disrupt social harmony and lead to communal tensions.
- Location
- Palashbari, Gaibandha district, Bangladesh
- Date of Suspension
- June 18
- Hindu Population in Bangladesh
- Around 8%
- Organizations Involved
- Imam Ulama Parishad, Bangladesh Christian Association, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)
- Constitutional Guarantee
- Right to practice one’s faith
- Recent Report
- HRCBM document on violence against Hindus (January-April 2026)