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the remaining 10 cases,” said Makam Coordinator Mohammad Abu Saeed.

About cases not being filed in many other incidents, he said, “In the majority of the incidents, shrine residents were beaten and evicted. They are currently not in a situation to return and file cases.”

The report found that most of the attacks were carried out by mobs rallying under the banner of “Tawhidi Janata”, with alleged involvement of political activists.

Makam made specific allegations against Islami Andolan Bangladesh leaders and activists in 13 incidents, while Jamaat-e-Islami activists, it said, were linked to four attacks, and BNP activists to another four.

Dhaka division recorded the highest casualties, with more than 180 injured and two killed. District-wise, Cumilla saw the most attacks (17), followed by Narsingdi (10) and Dhaka (9).

Ahmed Ibrahim, adviser to the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Service Trust, criticised law enforcers for failing to act despite video evidence circulating on social media. He noted that at least 44 of the targeted shrines remain abandoned, with annual Urs ceremonies halted.

The study identified religious intolerance as the primary driver, accounting for 61 percent of the attacks.

In at least six cases, attackers used bulldozers and heavy machinery to demolish shrine structures, while loudspeakers were used to mobilise crowds in 10 cases.

The report also criticised the interim government for failing to take effective steps or announce compensation for the damaged shrines, underscoring what it described as a climate of impunity.