Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday India
Construction of Bangladesh’s proposed 81-foot Lord Ram statue, set to be the country’s tallest, has been suspended after threats from radical Islamist groups. The project, located in Palashbari, Gaibandha district, was reportedly 80% complete when work was halted to maintain law and order. The decision followed online campaigns and public calls by Islamist preachers demanding the statue’s demolition. The move has triggered protests by Hindu groups and students, who say it raises concerns about religious freedom and minority rights. The controversy has intensified scrutiny of the government’s commitment to protecting Bangladesh’s religious minorities. (PC: India Today)
