Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 29 Sep 2025,Monday International
In Khagra and Chhari, Bangladesh, Hindu and Buddhist communities protesting the alleged rape of a non-Muslim tribal schoolgirl and temple desecrations were met with gunfire from the army after defying a ban on public gatherings (Section 144). The crackdown follows multiple reports since August 2024 of 152 temples desecrated, 157 homes vandalised, and cases of sexual violence against Hindu women. Protesters demanded justice, a district-wide blockade, and accountability amid rising communal tensions.
