A protest against anti-Hindu attacks

Published: 18 Oct 2021 18:10 BdST Updated: 18 Oct 2021 21:10 BdST

Dhaka University students and members of a religious group held a protest in the Shahbagh area on Monday and presented a list of seven demands, including the ‘strict punishment’ of those involved in the recent attacks on the temples, homes and businesses of the Hindu community across the country and compensation to the victims.
  • Protesters occupy the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and pandals around the country during Durga Puja. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    Protesters occupy the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and pandals around the country during Durga Puja. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • Protesters blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection over the attacks on temples and other places of worship around the country, causing misery to people who were on their way to nearby hospitals for treatment on Monday, Oct 18, 2021. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    Protesters blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection over the attacks on temples and other places of worship around the country, causing misery to people who were on their way to nearby hospitals for treatment on Monday, Oct 18, 2021. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • Protesters blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection over the attacks on temples and other places of worship around the country, causing misery to people who were on their way to nearby hospitals for treatment on Monday, Oct 18, 2021. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    Protesters blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection over the attacks on temples and other places of worship around the country, causing misery to people who were on their way to nearby hospitals for treatment on Monday, Oct 18, 2021. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • A group of Dhaka University students blocked the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and other places of worship around the country. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    A group of Dhaka University students blocked the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and other places of worship around the country. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • Protesters occupy the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and pandals around the country during Durga Puja. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    Protesters occupy the Shahbagh intersection on Monday, Oct 18, 2021, in protest of attacks on Hindu temples and pandals around the country during Durga Puja. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram protested recent attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues by blocking Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    Members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram protested recent attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues by blocking Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Students from Dhaka University and members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram religious group hold hands to form a human chain barricade at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    Students from Dhaka University and members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram religious group hold hands to form a human chain barricade at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Students from Dhaka University and members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram religious group hold hands to form a human chain barricade at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    Students from Dhaka University and members of the ISKCON at Swamibag Ashram religious group hold hands to form a human chain barricade at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Women attend a protest over recent attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    Women attend a protest over recent attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Protesters blocking Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection raised questions about the ‘media silence’ on the attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

    Protesters blocking Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection raised questions about the ‘media silence’ on the attacks against Hindu temples and puja venues on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, hold a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country.

    A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, hold a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country.

  • A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, hold a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country.

    A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, hold a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country.

  • A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

  • A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

    A group of protesters, under the banner of ISKCON at Shamibag Ashram, started a demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Monday, October 18, 2021 to protest the recent attacks on Hindu temples and puja venues across the country. Students from Dhaka University then joined them in solidarity. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

 

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