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| Attack on shrines: What is the government doing? |
| 2024-09-14 |
| [DhakaTribune] At least 45 shrines across the country had been attacked and vandalized in recent days A video circulated on social media Thursday evening, showing Rafiqul Islam Madani, popularly known as "Shishu Bokta," calling on local people to participate in the vandalism of a shrine in the Netrokona district on Friday after the Jummah prayer. In the video, he urged that for the sake of Islam, they should destroy the shrine, alleging that drugs and anti-social activities were being practised there. However, the difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits... speaking to Dhaka Tribune on Friday evening, Foyez Ahmed, Superintendent of Police in Netrokona, said: "After watching the video, we took action and prevented any vandalism. What Rafiqul Islam Madani called for did not occur today (on Friday)." The SP noted that Army and police personnel had spoken with both parties and resolved the issue on Thursday night. Not only in Netrokona, but Army and police forces are also working in several other places to prevent attacks on shrines. Despite their efforts, multiple acts of violence have been reported in the last few days across the country. on Friday afternoon, a group of people protested in front of the National Press Club under the banner of "Bangladesh Asheqe Awlia," representing followers of shrines in Bangladesh. During the protest, they claimed that at least 45 shrines across the country had been attacked and vandalized in recent days, and they demanded justice for the vandalism. They also called for increased security for shrines to protect their sites and the lives of shrine followers. |
| Posted by:Fred |