Arrest made in attack on Catholic church in Bangladesh

The Christian community in Bangladesh is concerned after two handmade grenade explosions at the main gate of the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka.

Catholic leaders have demanded security from the government after the attack.

Two cocktail explosions occurred in quick succession at the main gate of the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The incident happened on October 8 at around 10 p.m.
Unidentified assailants on motorcycles set off the explosives, causing panic among the people in the surrounding area.
Two more unexploded cocktails were found at the scene.

Catholic leaders in Bangladesh are demanding government action to ensure the security of their communities.

No comment from officials is available at this time.

Author's summary: Arrest made after attack on Catholic church in Bangladesh.

Crux — 2025-10-12