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Jaranwala incident: A tragic reminder of the need for tolerance

by Muhammad Bilal Khan in The Nation blogs, August 17, 2023 at 4:55 PMIn a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday in the town of Jaranwala, a mob descended upon a local church and set it ablaze, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. This heinous act not only highlights the fragility of communal harmony but also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting diverse religious sentiments. Respect for Others…

Mob beats, stabs youth over FB post, 10 cops hurt

report in The Daily Star, Jun 5, 2023A shopkeeper was beaten and stabbed by a mob in front of Police Staff College in the capital’s Mirpur-13 yesterday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. A team of Kafrul Police Station rescued and sent him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 9:45pm, said Saddam Hossain, sub-inspector of the police station. “Someone hacked my Facebook profile and shared a derogatory comment on religion. I was viciously beaten and stabbed…