Christians, Muslims and Hindus together against the attack on Boldipukur church

About 60 people - including Catholics, Protestants, Muslims and Hindus - demonstrated on Thursday at the National Press Club in Dhaka against the attack on the convent and church of Boldipukur, which took place on July 6. Organised by the Bangladesh Human Rights for Christians and Minorities(Hrbcm) and the Hotline Human Rights Trust (Hhrt).  The protest was also attended by six sisters of the Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception, a congregation of women religious associated with the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME).

Police arrested 12 Muslims held responsible for the attack. During the assault, three nuns suffered attempted rape. The culprits have stolen valuables - such as computers, laptops, and cash.

After the attack on the nuns, the religious congregation is worried. Sister Konica Costa, provincial superior of the Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception, told AsiaNews: "We run schools, health centers and dispensaries open to everyone. 70% of the users of these services are Muslims, yet they have dishonored our sisters. This is very sad but we want a peaceful solution and justice. We do not want a similar attack to happen again." (Source: AsiaNews)