3 Temples Attacked in Bangladesh’s Chattogram Amid Violent Clashes

3 Temples Attacked in Bangladesh’s: Violence erupted in Bangladesh on Tuesday as 3 Hindu temples were attacked in Chattogram. The temples attacked were Lokonath Temple in Firangi Bazar, Mansa Mata Temple and Kali Mata Temple in Hazari Lane.

This is part of the violence against Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh which has been increasing since August 5 when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a coup.

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The protests started after Hindus started protesting peacefully in large numbers in response to the orchestrated attacks by Islamists. The protests were led by their social and religious organisation, mainly ISKCON with followers all over the world.

Because of the protest, ISKCON monk and prominent Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested at Dhaka Airport on Monday.

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Attack On Hindu Minorities

Bangladesh Army attacked Hindu minorities who were peacefully protesting in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh. They were demonstrating for the release of Chinmayanand Das.

ISKCON Bangladesh has condemned the arrest of its leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and said they condemn attacks on Sanatanis in different parts of Bangladesh.

A public-prosecutor was killed and several others were injured as Bangladesh security forces clashed with supporters of Hindu leader Chinmoy Das after he was denied bail and sent to jail by a Chittagong Court.

He is 35 years old, member of Chattogram District Bar Association. (Dhaka Tribune)

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