Alarming Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Durga Murti Vandalised in Jamalpur, the Police arrested Habibur Rahman

Hindu Voice Team: In a shocking incident late on the night of September 20, 2025, a Hindu temple in Sarishabari Upazila, Jamalpur District, Bangladesh was brutally vandalised, raising serious concerns over the safety of Hindus in the country. Seven sacred Murtis were desecrated at the Tadiapara temple, including the severing of heads, as the community prepared for the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Authorities identified Habibur Rahman, a 35-year-old local resident, as the alleged perpetrator. He was apprehended after police reviewed CCTV footage from the temple premises. Law enforcement confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind this shocking act of violence.

This incident is part of a disturbing pattern of attacks targeting Hindu religious sites in Bangladesh, where members of the minority community increasingly fear for their safety. Human rights groups warn that Hindu minorities, who make up a small percentage of the population, are facing systematic threats, vandalism, and harassment, particularly during religious festivals.

Local authorities have pledged legal action and enhanced security measures, but activists say the government’s response has been insufficient. Community members report heightened anxiety, fearing for their temples, homes, and personal safety.

International observers and human rights organizations are urging the Bangladeshi government to take immediate action to protect religious minorities and ensure accountability for perpetrators. Without urgent intervention, the minority Hindu community’s fear for survival and religious freedom continues to grow.

The attack underscores a harsh reality: Hindu minorities in Bangladesh remain vulnerable and unsafe, with rising incidents of violence threatening their faith, culture, and daily life.