The arrest of 'baul' artist Abul Sarkar has sparked protests In a brazen display of radical Islam taking control under the Muhammad Yunus regime, 'baul' singers continue to come under attack in ...

Outrage grew over the arrest of Baul Abul Sarkar and the attacks on other artistes in Manikganj, as citizens and rights organisations warned yesterday that the government's inaction could ...

Cultural Threat in Bangladesh: Baul, at first glance, appears to be nothing more than a wandering musicians who are devoted to song, melody and a life lived on the margins of society. Music, singing ...

Several prominent members of Bangladesh’s civil society on Monday condemned the arrest of a ‘baul’ singer on charges of “hurting” public sentiment, as well as the subsequent attacks by Islamists on ...

Videos of the assaults on Baul singers have gone viral in recent days Despite mounting criticism over the brutal attacks on Baul singers, Muhammad Yunus' government in Bangladesh has said it has ...

Bangladesh Short Film Forum has issued a strong denunciation of recent assaults, threats and disruptions targeting Baul singers, folk musicians and cultural workers across the country, describing the ...

New Delhi: Cases of violence against religious minorities continue to rise in Bangladesh. In the latest incident, people demanding the release of Baul Sarkar were attacked. An Islamic group called ...