Bangladesh Police dispute Hindu bodies' count of 34 Durgā Pūjā attacks
In a statement on Monday, Bangladesh Police said most of the incidents it reviewed "stemmed from internal disputes, theft, and local conflicts" and that communal motives were "not substantiated".
- BSS via Daily Waadaa
In a statement on Monday, Bangladesh Police said most of the incidents it reviewed "stemmed from internal disputes, theft, and local conflicts" and that communal motives were "not substantiated". The incidents were in Narayanganj, Mymensingh, Pabna, Thakurgaon and Tangail.
On 15 October, the Puja Udjapan Parishad had reported 34 incidents of idol vandalism and temple attacks, with arrests in 11 of them. The Parishad wants a minority-protection law and a National Minority Commission.
Key data
33,851 mandaps nationwide, 258 in Dhaka. In Thakurgaon, a group entered an ISKCON temple and replaced idols, which led to clashes. Mandap grants rose to Tk 5 crore. Hindus are about 8% of the population, roughly 13 million (2022 census).
Why it matters
The official account and the community's account diverge sharply as Bijoya Daśamī immersions take place under PM Tarique Rahman's government.
GK: did you know?
Dhakeshwari Temple in Old Dhaka is Bangladesh's state-owned "Jatiya Mandir", or national temple.
