shrine attacks in Bangladesh

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.

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.