Dhaka, July 25 (IANS) In another disturbing incident targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh, local police defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a metro rail station in Dhaka’s Motijheel that had been planted along the route of a Rath Yatra procession, local media reported on Saturday. According to police, the explosive was strategically placed to target the procession, but its early identification helped avert a major attack.The incident occurred late Friday night, with …
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Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) Several leaders of the Hindu community in Bangladesh on Saturday called for an immediate release of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, the man who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district, local media reported.Tarani Das was reportedly taken into custody from the Palashbari temple area on July 12 in connection with an alleged money laundering case lod…
Dhaka, July 14 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations have strongly condemned the arrest of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Bangladesh’s Gaibandha district, describing the action as “unfortunate” and “unacceptable”.Das was taken into custody from the Palashbari temple area on July 12 in connection with a money laundering ca…
Dhaka, June 24 (IANS) The suspension of the construction of the Lord Ram statue at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari Upazila of the Gaibandha district in Bangladesh reflects concerns that extend beyond the local setting, according to a latest report. The report suggests that the project was not halted by any judicial order or government directive; rather, people involved in the construction process mentioned that it was put on hold due to fear.It noted that several minority…
Paris, June 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the suspension of the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, under pressure from Islamist extremists.Citing reliable sources, Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) said that the project was halted amid pressure from Islamist extremist groups, fears of possible mob violence, and growing concerns over…
Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) Amid rising concern over religious intolerance, protests have intensified across Bangladesh over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram by radical Islamists during a demonstration opposing the construction of the tallest statue of the deity in the Gaibandha district, according to local media reports.As construction of the proposed statue remains on hold, thousands of Hindus marched through Dhaka carrying torches on Friday, chanting “Jai Shri Ram” and seeking action…
Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the ongoing incidents of communal violence and extortion across Bangladesh, particularly those targeting the Hindu minority community.Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation working against religious discrimination, condemned the continued threats by a “vested group” to demolish the Radha-Gobinda Temple in Gaibandha district, warning that such developments could …
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Bangladesh authorities have ordered the suspension of the construction of the world’s largest statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district, according to local media reports.The announcement was made by temple advisor Shyamal Kumar Mahant during a press conference held at the temple auditorium on Thursday evening, Bangladeshi media reported.The decision has sparked strong reactions, with critics alleging that the…
Dhaka, June 9 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing mounting concerns over communal violence and the safety of Hindu minority communities amid extremist campaigns in several areas of the country.One of the most concerning developments is the growing pressure from radical Islamist groups demanding the demolition of a major Hindu religious site in Palashbari Upazila of Gaibandha district.What initially appeared to be a localised controversy has rapidly evolved into a broader ideological trend targeting …
Dhaka, June 8 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the continued communal threats by a “vested” group to attack and demolish the Radha-Gobinda Temple located in the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh.In a statement issued, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation working against religious discrimination, said that a video containing threats to attack the temple in Hansbari village of Gaibandha, has been widely sh…