Tag: blasphemy
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A student at North South University (NSU) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, named Apurba Pal, was involved in an incident where he desecrated the Holy Quran. This event caused a lot of anger among the public, leading to his arrest, expulsion from the university, and legal actions. Apurba has a history of mental health problems, which some…
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In Bangladesh, a well-known Baul singer named Maharaj Abul Sarkar, often called “Maharaj” by his fans, was arrested on charges of hurting Islamic religious sentiments. This has sparked widespread protests, violent attacks on his supporters, and strong warnings from civil society about a growing wave of religious fascism in the country. The case highlights tensions…