Bangladesh: Islamic extremists vandalize multiple Durga Puja pandals, brunt and looted hindu houses nationwide and seven Hindus reported dead

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It is with great sadness that we report to you the death of His Grace Partha das, age 25.

On 15th October 2021 around 3:30 PM IST, a mob of approximately 200 attacked the Choumoni temple in Noakhali district, Bangladesh.

Partha Das’s dead body was found in a pond right next to the temple.

Jatan Saha 40 was killed by a mob by Islamists 

























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