Bangladesh Christian Association condemns cocktail attack on Ramna church
BCA President Nirmol Rozario and General Secretary Hemanto I. Corraya expressed grave concern over the attack, describing it as “a direct assault on the spirit of religious harmony.”
The Bangladesh Christian Association (BCA) has strongly condemned the cocktail attack on the historic St. Mary's Cathedral Church in Ramna, calling the incident "deeply alarming and reprehensible."
In a joint statement issued yesterday (8 November), BCA President Nirmol Rozario and General Secretary Hemanto I. Corraya expressed grave concern over the attack, describing it as "a direct assault on the spirit of religious harmony."
According to sources, the attack took place around 10:45 pm on Friday, when one crude bomb exploded in front of the church and another was thrown inside. The second explosive, which did not detonate, was later recovered from inside the church by police.
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The statement recalled a similar attack last month, on October 8, targeting the Holy Rosary Church in Tejgaon, and said that two consecutive incidents of violence against major churches within a short time have created fear and anxiety among the Christian community.
"The attack on Ramna Cathedral cannot be taken lightly. It is an assault on religious coexistence and peace," the BCA leaders said.
They urged the law enforcement agencies and relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, identify and arrest the perpetrators swiftly, and ensure exemplary punishment.
The association also called on the government to take effective measures to ensure the security of all churches, missionary institutions, schools, colleges, universities, and members of the Christian community across the country.
