‘Bangladesh of Harmony’ Announces Nationwide Protests Against Attacks on Shrines, Temples, Human Chain on November 13

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 11, 2026

Amid growing concerns over attacks on religious shrines, temples and cultural institutions, vandalism, arson and incidents of communal violence in different parts of Bangladesh, the organisation ‘Bangladesh of Harmony’ (Souhardyer Bangladesh) has announced a series of protest programmes, including a human chain, protest rally, torch march and a long march, demanding an end to violence and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

According to a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, the organisation has announced two major protest programmes scheduled for November 13 and November 20, bringing together representatives of different social, cultural and religious organisations.

The first programme will take place on Friday, November 13, at 4 pm in Dhaka. A human chain, protest gathering and torch march will be organised in the Shahbagh area, in front of the National Museum. The procession will begin at Shahbagh and proceed towards the Central Shaheed Minar.

The protest initiative is reportedly being organised through a joint platform involving representatives of various social and cultural organisations, including Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, indigenous and other communities.

The organisation has also announced a long march on November 20, beginning from the Central Shaheed Minar and proceeding towards Bhaluka in Mymensingh district. The programme is intended to draw nationwide attention to alleged attacks on religious and cultural institutions and the prevailing atmosphere of violence and insecurity.

As part of its announced programme, the organisation has raised a 10-point charter of demands. These include bringing an immediate end to attacks on shrines, temples and cultural institutions across Bangladesh, preventing vandalism and arson, ensuring the protection of religious and cultural establishments, and taking swift legal action against individuals involved in such incidents.

The demands also seek accountability for those responsible for communal violence, attacks on religious establishments and activities that threaten social harmony and public security.

The organisers have called upon people from different religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to participate in the programmes and stand together against violence, communal hatred and attacks on Bangladesh's pluralistic social and cultural traditions.

The announcement comes at a politically sensitive time for Bangladesh, where continuing political uncertainty, allegations of violence and tensions surrounding religious and cultural issues have intensified concerns about law and order and the protection of minority communities.

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