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17 houses of Christians set on fire in Bangladesh on Xmas eve

Seventeen houses of a minority Christian community in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts were set on fire on Christmas Eve. Preliminary investigation
On Christmas Eve, a mob in the Kotalipara area of Gopalganj district, Bangladesh, set fire to 17 houses belonging to Christian families. This violent act was reportedly triggered by a dispute over the construction of a church in the area. The conflict escalated when local Muslims opposed the building of the church, leading to the arson attack. The incident has raised concerns about religious freedom and communal harmony in the region, with local authorities stepping in to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the affected community.

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