Construction of an 81-foot Lord Ram statue in Bangladesh, part of a temple complex in Gaibandha district, has been halted due to threats from radical Islamist groups. The project, approximately 80% complete and costing around 220 million taka, also includes statues of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. Islamist preachers have pressured for its demolition, leading to protests by the Hindu community and renewed concerns about religious freedom under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The situation escalated with the desecration of a Lord Ram image during a protest, prompting demonstrations by Dhaka University students demanding arrests and the resumption of construction. This controversy occurs amid broader tensions between India and Bangladesh and raises questions about minority rights and religious tolerance in the country.