As religious hardliners tighten their grip in Bangladesh, Baul singers face arrests, attacks and bans. It raises fears that ...

The pattern of attacks is no longer limited to isolated confrontations but has taken the shape of a coordinated effort by organised groups. These attempts to shut down performances and impose informal ...

Students and cultural activists across Bangladesh are protesting the arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar, detained on blasphemy ...

Videos of the assaults on Baul singers have gone viral in recent days Despite mounting criticism over the brutal attacks on Baul singers, Muhammad Yunus' government in Bangladesh has said it has ...

From colonial repression to present-day extremism, Bauls have survived centuries of persecution. Today, as radical forces ...

New Delhi: Cases of violence against religious minorities continue to rise in Bangladesh. In the latest incident, people demanding the release of Baul Sarkar were attacked. An Islamic group called ...

The arrest of 'baul' artist Abul Sarkar has sparked protests In a brazen display of radical Islam taking control under the Muhammad Yunus regime, 'baul' singers continue to come under attack in ...

A group of students has organized a cultural event titled "Protibadi Baul Sondha" at Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) to protest attacks on Baul artists. The cultural program was held ...

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) condemned the arrest of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar in Manikganj and the mob attack on his supporters, calling them alarming signs of rising intolerance and ...

Rights campaigners and cultural activists marched on the streets in southwestern Bangladesh to deplore and demand justice over the latest Islamist attack on a mystic singer, which they called an ...

Artists, poets, cultural activists, and fans of traditional Baul music singer Abul Sarker on Friday took to the streets to protest his arrest and demand his immediate and unconditional release. The ...

The 10th death anniversary of the legendary Baul Singer and composer Shah Abdul Karim was observed in Bangladesh on Thursday. He is also known as 'Baul Samrat'. Popular TV channels and cultural groups ...