ISKCON Temple Looted in Bangladesh; Priest Says “We Don’t Feel Safe”

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19pm on 27 Jan 2026,Tuesday International

An ISKCON temple in Bangladesh was robbed in Brahmanbaria district on Monday. Thieves broke into the Sri Sri Pagal Shankar ISKCON temple at night. They stole 14 idols, cash worth 20,000 taka, and gold and silver ornaments. Several rooms were forced open. The priest said the temple does not feel safe anymore. This was the second theft at the temple since 2017. Police said a case is being filed and teams are investigating. The incident comes amid rising attacks on Hindus and their places of worship in the country. 

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