Past Four Months See 69 Attacks on Temples Across Bangladesh

News Desk

In the past four months, 69 temples across Bangladesh were attacked, vandalized, looted, or set on fire, according to a report released by the Sanatani Jagaran Jot. The report, based on news coverage from August 5 to December 21, was shared with the media on Dec. 27.

Gouranga Das Brahmachari, an organizer of the Jot, said researchers confirmed these incidents through 51 case studies in 49 districts.

The report accused Dr. Yunus’ administration and certain political groups of justifying the attacks by linking them to the ruling Awami League. The Jot claimed these incidents stemmed from communal motives rather than political reasons.

The report noted that more than 50 additional incidents of temple vandalism and occupation, which were not reported by media outlets, were left out of the findings.

The Jot said it is preparing two additional reports. One will focus on attacks on Hindu homes and businesses, while the other will examine the arrests of Hindus accused of blasphemy.