Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Bangladesh: Hindu Temples Vandalized, Residents Threatened, Land Dispute Alleged
In Bangladesh, a group of people led by Shahidul Islam attacked Hindu temples and homes.
They destroyed statues of gods and goddesses and threatened to kick the Hindus out of their homes.
This happened because they were fighting over land.
People recorded the destruction on video and shared it online.
The attackers said they would come back to cause more trouble and take the land.
Shahidul Islam and his group vandalized Hindu temples and homes in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.
The attacks were reportedly linked to a land dispute with local Hindu residents.
Idols of Hindu deities were destroyed, and homes were set on fire.
Hindu residents reported threats of eviction and further violence.
The incidents were captured in a video shared by a Hindu organization on social media.
- Who
- Shahidul Islam and his gang attacked Hindu homes and temples.
- What
- A violent mob vandalized Hindu temples and homes.
- When
- The attacks occurred on Saturday, June 28th.
- Where
- Thakurgaon district in Rangpur Division of Bangladesh.
- Why
- The attacks were reportedly due to a land dispute.
- Location
- Thakurgaon, Bangladesh
- Date
- June 28th
- Perpetrator
- Shahidul Islam and his gang
- Target
- Hindu temples and homes
- Motive
- Land dispute
- Actions
- Vandalism, threats, arson
