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flag Bangladeshi artists protest arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar, denying his song insulted Islam and demanding his release.

flag On November 28, 2025, artists, poets, and cultural activists in Dhaka, Bangladesh, protested the arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar by the interim government, demanding his release after an Islamist group claimed one of his songs insulted Islam. flag Protesters, including UNESCO-recognized Baul tradition advocates, denied the allegations, saying the lyrics were taken out of context from a traditional theatrical form. flag They highlighted the cultural importance of Baul music and condemned attacks on supporters and shrines since a student-led uprising in August 2024, urging the government to protect cultural and religious minorities.

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