Music festival promoting religious tolerance in Bangladesh canceled due to Islamist threats.

A music festival in Bangladesh promoting religious tolerance has been canceled due to threats from Islamist groups. Organized by followers of 17th-century social reformer Lalon Shah, the "Tolerance" festival in Narayanganj was canceled over security concerns, with city authorities not approving the event due to potential violence from opposing groups. The cancellation highlights tensions in the country's religious landscape.

November 24, 2024
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