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Bomb Attack on Bangladesh Temple

As pre reports, few unidentified attackers have today hurled 3 homemade bombs on the premises of a noted Hindu temple in Bangladesh, injuring 10 people.

The tragic incident occurred while a drama performance was being staged outside the Kantajir temple in Dinajpur district. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Six of the injured were being treated at a local hospital. Other four sustained less serious injuries, it is reported. Police have detained six men for questioning in connection with these attacks on temple.

In recent months, Bangladesh experienced a series of attacks on bloggers, foreign Tourists and minority groups. Bangladesh government is worried about the rising religious extremism in the Muslim-majority country.

Previous attacks this year have been claimed by regional Islamist radical groups.