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flag Baul artist Abul Sarkar arrested in Bangladesh on disputed religious defamation charges; protest and violence highlight risks to cultural expression.

flag Baul artist Abul Sarkar was arrested in Bangladesh on November 19 on charges of religious defamation, which an international human rights group called baseless and fabricated, citing a distorted video. flag A protest in Dhaka on November 24 demanded his release, following a violent attack by an Islamist group on supporters in Manikganj, injuring three Baul followers. flag The incident has raised concerns over the use of religious sentiment laws against artists and the safety of cultural activists, with calls for international intervention and protection of free expression.

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