The attack on Baul artists by a Towhidi mob in Manikganj has raised concerns. Where is this trend of communal violence taking Bangladesh?
The brutal attack on a human chain demanding the release of Baul artist Abul Sarkar in Manikganj is not just a local conflict but has raised deep questions about the country’s communal harmony and cultural security. The militant attack by the so-called Towhidi Janata in front of the police is a major blow to the country’s long tradition of religious tolerance.
These recent events are repeatedly questioning the dream that Bangladesh was built on – a dream of “Golden Bengal” – where people of all religions, castes, and classes, including Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Christians, would live with equal dignity.
Attack on communal harmony
Baul artists are one of the creators of Bengal’s spiritual culture. The attack on them is not only a direct attack on art, but also on the multicultural identity of Bangladesh.
The attackers beat and seriously injured the artists present in the human chain.
Some videos even show that the artists screamed for help, but despite the presence of law enforcement-there was not enough resistance. This silence and inaction raises questions—how safe are minority cultures and artistic communities?
Who is responsible? What forces are active?
Local sources and video analysis of the evidence show that although the attackers identified themselves as ‘Tawheed Janata’, their behavior was a reflection of organized, organized, and extremist thinking.
This leads many to believe that this was not a personal or local issue; rather it was an organized effort to spread extremist ideology.
This incident is raising renewed concerns about the rise of growing extremist forces in Bangladesh. link https://muktibarta71.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/manik-gonj.mp4
The role of the state—people are raising questions
People’s questions:
• Why have many attackers not been arrested despite the video footage of the attack?
• Why did the police fail to take immediate action even when they were present?
• Is a large-scale extremist uprising being covered up by portraying it as an isolated incident?
The public attacks on artists in a civilized country and the failure of law enforcement to prevent those attacks have deeply disappointed citizens.
Is cultural Bangladesh under threat?
The Baul tradition is a symbol of Bangladesh’s cultural identity—one that speaks of humanity, love, peace, and brotherhood. The attack on artists of this genre wounds the core character of Bangladesh. Experts believe that if such attacks continue to occur repeatedly, Bangladesh’s stability, cultural ties, and international image will be damaged.
Public anger and protest
After the video of the incident went viral on social media, people have erupted in anger.
Many cultural activists, human rights activists, and ordinary people are condemning the attack and demanding swift justice. People’s comments: “Is this Bangladesh the golden Bangladesh we wanted?”
Where is the end?
This incident is one of the most worrying cultural and communal traumas of recent times.
Now the main question is—will the state and government take strict action against this extremist activity, or will they remain silent and allow the problem to deepen; Strong steps are needed now to protect Bangladesh’s cultural security and religious tolerance.
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