Baul Singer Abul Sarkar

Baul Singer Abul Sarkar

Activists hold fire torches in their hands, protesting recent attack on Baul singers in Manikganj, demanding justice and release of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar at DU on 24 November 2025. Photo: TBS

Students, activists hold separate torch processions at DU, JU demanding release of Baul singer Abul Sarkar

Protesters also criticised the interim government alleging inaction

Since last year, mobs under the banner of ‘Touhidi Janata’ have disrupted many cultural gatherings and demolished multiple sufi shrines. Photo: Collected

Old battle, new front: Attack on bauls signals a larger struggle over power and pluralism

Adviser Mahfuj Alam. File photo: Facebook handle of the adviser

Oppressed are becoming oppressors: Adviser Mahfuj

An unidentified man assaulting another person after clashes broke out on 23 November 2025 in Manikganj over rival programmes announced by two groups in the wake of Abul Sorkar's arrest over allegations of hurting religious sentiment. Photo: Collected

4 injured in Manikganj clash over Baul Abul Sarkar's arrest; Blast, Sampriti Jatra voice concern