Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Barbers Jailed Amid Blasphemy Dispute Over 10 Taka
In Bangladesh, a father and son who are barbers were put in jail because they were accused of insulting the Prophet.
It all started because of a small fight over 10 taka (money).
The barbers say the Imam (a religious leader) didn't want to pay them.
After an argument, the Imam made the accusation.
Now, the barbers are in trouble.
The case is raising concerns about how minorities are treated and the use of mob violence.
A barber father-son duo were jailed in Bangladesh after being accused of blasphemy.
The accusation stems from a dispute over 10 taka with a self-declared Imam.
The barbers, Paresh Chandra Shil and Bishnu Chandra Shil, were attacked and arrested.
Local sources and a human rights organization support the barbers' claim of a petty dispute.
Rights groups have expressed concern over 'mob culture' and legal harassment.
- Who
- Paresh Chandra Shil, Bishnu Chandra Shil, Md Abdul Ajiz (Imam), and a local mob.
- What
- A father-son barber duo were jailed on blasphemy charges following a dispute.
- When
- Incident occurred recently; reported on June 25, 2025.
- Where
- Lalmonirhat district, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Allegedly due to religious intolerance and a dispute over payment for services.
Barbers
Mob/Accusers
Source of the dispute
Barbers
The charge is false, and based on a small financial dispute.
Mob/Accusers
Claim that the barbers disrespected the prophet.
- Accused
- Paresh Chandra Shil & Bishnu Chandra Shil
- Location of Incident
- Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh
- Dispute
- 10 taka payment
- Accuser
- Md Abdul Ajiz (Self-declared Imam)
- Charge
- Blasphemy
