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Hindus in Bangladesh hold torchlight protest over alleged disrespect to Lord Ram statue
Deccan Chronicle··20 Jun
Deccan Chronicle reported that the Hindu community held a torchlight procession in Dhaka on June 19 protesting alleged desecration of an 81-foot Ram statue at Polash Bari in Gaibandha where extremists allegedly placed a shoe on the idol.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Religious tensions in Bangladesh are drawing mass street protests.
- Minority community safety remains a regional concern.
- Temple construction disputes can escalate into nationwide rallies.
What's Happening
- A torchlight march was held in Dhaka on June 19.
- An 81-foot Ram statue was allegedly desecrated in Gaibandha.
- Protesters gave authorities a 72-hour arrest ultimatum.
Community Response
- University students joined the Shahbagh procession.
- National Committee for Puja announced Saturday protests.
- Temple work was halted after extremist group unrest.
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