Witnesses say around 11pm, hundreds of students from the nearby Jamia Faizur Rahman (RA) Momenshahi Boro Masjid Madrasa attacked the Sama Qawwali programme in the city's Thana Ghat area. Around 3am, the madrasa students left after attacking, vandalising, and setting fire to the shrine. “Following the Milad, a Sama Qawwali was arranged in a tent in front of the police station gate, drawing many devotees and supporters. "Moments later, hundreds of madrasa students arrived, destroyed everything, and then left. Let justice be served—that is our demand.”Alam Chishti, the organiser of the shrine’s festival, added: “We have been holding Sama Qawwali events for many years.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2025 15:46 UTC