*Date* : November 5, 2024
*1. Hezb ut-Tahrir Rally in Dhaka:*
•*Date & Location*: November 5, 2024, Sohrawardy Udyan, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
•*Purpose*: Hezb ut-Tahrir held a massive rally demanding the *abolition of Bangladesh’s 1972 secular Constitution and the establishment of an Islamic constitution.*
*2. Disturbance at Ramna Kali Temple:*
•*Location*: Ramna Kali Temple, Dhaka.
•*Incident Details:*
°As the rally took place, a group of rally participants surrounded the Ramna Kali Temple.
°They harassed visitors inside the temple, engaging in inappropriate behavior and creating an unsettling atmosphere.
° *The main entrance gate of the temple was covered with cloth, and Hezb ut-Tahrir banners were placed on it.*
°Participants issued threats to seize control of the temple.
•*Temple Authority Response:*
° *Aparna Ghosh Roy*, the head of the temple’s current committee (appointed by the government), did not take any immediate action or respond to the situation, despite being aware of the events.
*3. Incident at Dhaka University:*
•*Location*: Dhaka University, Rokeya Hall.
•*Incident Details:*
° Male individuals were reported to have entered the female washrooms, engaging in inappropriate behavior and making offensive remarks.
° Additionally, members of the Hezb ut-Tahrir group reportedly entered Rokeya Hall and attempted to violate the privacy of female students, creating an unsafe environment.
*4. Concerns and Lack of Action:*
• Both incidents raise significant concerns over the safety and security of religious institutions and academic spaces in Bangladesh.
• Authorities and the individuals responsible for maintaining security in these areas have not taken adequate action to address or prevent such disturbances.
This report highlights the troubling rise of incidents related to Hezb ut-Tahrir’s activities and their impact on public spaces, religious sites, and university environments in Bangladesh.
*Other Detail*
Hezb ut-Tahrir Rally Sparks Disturbances at Ramna Kali Temple and Dhaka University.