Bangladesh: Islamist group attacks Baul supporters amid rising violence against minorities

Several Baul supporters were attacked by Towhidi Janata members in Thakurgaon, leaving two injured. Baul supporters organized rallies in Manikganj and Thakurgaon to protest attacks and demand the release of Baul leader Abul Sarkar. Towhidi Janata, linked to previous assaults on minorities, has been implicated in attacks on Hindu communities and vandalism.