Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Bangladesh Arrests Baul Singer Abul Sarkar for Blasphemy
A famous Baul singer named Abul Sarkar was arrested in Bangladesh on charges of blasphemy.
He was accused of making disrespectful comments about Islam during a performance.
After his arrest, some angry groups started attacking his followers, injuring four people.
The singer's supporters say he was taken out of context, and the accusations are not true.
Baul singers are an important part of Bangladesh's culture, but they are now facing fear and danger.
Baul singer Abul Sarkar was arrested on 19th November 2025 for alleged blasphemy.
He was accused of making derogatory remarks against Islam during a performance.
A violent mob attacked his followers on 23rd November, injuring four people.
Supporters claim Sarkar was quoted out of context to falsely accuse him of blasphemy.
Baul singers, a significant cultural tradition in Bangladesh, are now living in fear.
- Who
- Baul singer Abul Sarkar and his followers
- What
- Arrest and violent attacks over blasphemy allegations
- When
- Arrest on 19th November 2025, attacks on 23rd November 2025
- Where
- Manikganj, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
- Why
- Allegations of blasphemy and derogatory remarks against Islam
- Date of Arrest
- 19th November 2025
- Accusation
- Blasphemy and derogatory remarks against Islam
- Location of Incident
- Manikganj, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
- Number of Injured
- 4
- Groups Involved in Violence
- Tawhidi Janata and Alems-Ulama