Bomb Attack Injures Priest During Hindu Puja in Cumilla, Bangladesh

On March 7 in Cumilla, Bangladesh, a masked assailant detonated a bomb during a Hindu Shani Puja at Kali Gachhtala Shiv Mandir, critically injuring priest Keshob Chakraborty. Additional explosions nearby wounded three others. CCTV footage captured the attack, which caused panic among worshippers. This incident is part of a reported surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh since August 2024, including attacks linked to blasphemy accusations and political tensions ahead of the 2026 elections.