shrine attacks in Bangladesh

20 hurt in Barguna shrine attack

At least 20 people were injured as the Ismail Shah Shrine at Bottola in Barguna’s Amtali came under an arson attack during an urs early yesterday.

Let shrines and akhras reclaim their spirit

News of devotees and khadems still living in fear is concerning

Silence of the shrines

Devotees, khadems still living in fear, months after the first wave of attacks last year

40 shrines attacked in over 5 months

At least 40 shrines (mazar, sufi graveyards, dargahs) in the country have been targeted in 44 incidents of attack since August 4 last year, the government has said, citing police reports.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

20 hurt in Barguna shrine attack

At least 20 people were injured as the Ismail Shah Shrine at Bottola in Barguna’s Amtali came under an arson attack during an urs early yesterday.

February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025

Let shrines and akhras reclaim their spirit

News of devotees and khadems still living in fear is concerning

February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025

Silence of the shrines

Devotees, khadems still living in fear, months after the first wave of attacks last year

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

40 shrines attacked in over 5 months

At least 40 shrines (mazar, sufi graveyards, dargahs) in the country have been targeted in 44 incidents of attack since August 4 last year, the government has said, citing police reports.