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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 08:12 IST
The chief priest, Keshab Chakraborty, suffered grievous injuries in the attack and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.
Bomb Attack Targets Puja Gathering in Coomilla, Priest Hospitalised
Hindus have once again been attacked in Bangladesh after bombs were hurled during a Puja gathering. The incident took place on 7 March in Coomilla.
According to reports, attackers targeted the Puja celebrations and threw bombs at the site. The violence left several people injured.
The chief priest, Keshab Chakraborty, suffered grievous injuries in the attack and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.
CNN News18 has obtained CCTV footage of the incident. The footage reportedly shows the moment bombs were thrown during the Puja gathering, triggering panic among those present.
Surge in attacks on Hindus
Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have surged since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024. Minority groups have documented more than 2,000 incidents through early 2026. These include killings, vandalism of temples, rapes and the seizure of property.
At least 15 Hindus were murdered between December 2025 and January 2026 alone. Many of the incidents have been linked to blasphemy accusations, extortion or Islamist mobilisation ahead of the February 2026 elections.
Past cases
Several violent incidents targeting Hindus were reported between December 2025 and January 2026.
On 31 December, Khokon Chandra Das was stabbed, beaten and set on fire in Shariatpur. He survived after jumping into a pond. It was the fourth such attack in two weeks.
On 18 December, Dipu Chandra Das was lynched in Mymensingh over a false blasphemy claim. His body was later burned.
On 5 January, newspaper editor Rana Kanti Bairagi was shot in Jessore.
On 6 January, Mithun Sarkar and Sarat Mani Chakraborty were attacked by a mob in Naogaon. Sarkar drowned while trying to flee.
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March 08, 2026, 08:12 IST
News world Hindus Attacked Again In Bangladesh, Bombs Hurled During Puja In Coomilla, Priest Injured
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