Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Minority Groups Protest in Bangladesh Over Violence and Temple Demolition
Groups in Bangladesh are upset about violence and the demolition of a temple.
They protested in Dhaka, demanding the temple be rebuilt and those responsible be punished.
They also protested the arrest of a father and son, and said that communal forces are using the government to persecute minorities.
They say it threatens the peace and ask for unity.
Minority organizations protested in Dhaka against violence and persecution.
Protests followed the demolition of the Khilkhet Sarbajanin Durga Temple.
They also protested the assault and arrest of a father and son in Lalmonirhat.
Organizations demanded the temple's rebuilding and punishment for those responsible.
Speakers highlighted threats to communal harmony and urged unity.
- Who
- Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Minority Unity Front, and Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council.
- What
- Protests and demands for action regarding temple demolition and attacks against minorities.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but related to recent incidents.
- Where
- Dhaka and Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh.
- Why
- To condemn violence and persecution against religious and ethnic minorities.
Protesting Organizations' View
Unstated
Actions
Protesting Organizations' View
Condemn violence, persecution, and demolition.
Unstated
Unstated.
Demands
Protesting Organizations' View
Demand rebuilding temple and punishing perpetrators.
Unstated
Unstated.
Accusations
Protesting Organizations' View
Accuse communal forces of undermining communal harmony.
Unstated
Unstated.
- Organizations Involved
- Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Minority Unity Front, Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council
- Protest Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Key Demands
- Rebuilding temple, investigations, and release of detainees.
- Incident in focus
- Demolition of Khilkhet Sarbajanin Durga Temple
