Bhola clashes On October 20, 2019, activists of Towhidi Muslim Janata gathered in
Borhanuddin,
Bhola and alleged that a local
Hindu youth had defamed Islam on social media. The activists burned down the home of a Hindu family and damaged 12 others. Hefazat-e-Islam threatened the government with seize of
Shapla Chattwar if they did not take action against police personals who shot at Towhidi Janata activists in Bhola. Locals in Bhola alleged the slogans of Towhidi Janata were raised by activists of
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and
Jamaat-e-Islami.
Violence in Comilla, Chandpur, and Bandarban In 2021, violence erupted following the alleged
desecration of the Quran at a
Durga Puja pavilion in
Cumilla, which later spread to Hajiganj in
Chandpur. Several temples were attacked, and clashes with the police occurred. A protest march was organized under the banner of
Tawhidi Muslim Janata in Chandpur, during which demonstrators threw stones at Hindu temples. Clashes with the police led to the deaths of four people and injuries to fifty others. In response to the same incident, on October 14, a protest gathering was held under the banner of
Tawhidi Janata in the Lama Upazila Parishad area of
Bandarban. Following the rally, attacks took place on the
Lama Central Hari Temple and a
Durga Puja pavilion. Additionally, Hindu-owned shops and businesses in the local market were vandalized and looted. These scattered incidents then snowballed into nationwide
anti-Hindu riots.
Role in sculpture controversy In December 2016, a sculpture resembling the
Greek goddess Themis, symbolizing justice, was installed on the premises of the
Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Hefazat-e-Islam and other religious groups, opposed the installation, stating that
Tawhidi Janata would not accept sculptures or
Murti. They demanded the removal of this statue as well as other sculptures across the country. Subsequently, in May 2017, the sculpture was removed. In 2020, several Islamist groups opposed the planned construction of a sculpture of
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Dholairpar Square in Dhaka. They argued that sculptures were inappropriate from an Islamic perspective and announced a
Tawhidi Janata-led movement to halt the construction.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's sculpture vandalization In January 2025, a mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in front of the
Sylhet Deputy Commissioner's office was vandalized. Prior to this incident,
Tawhidi Janata and local Islamic scholars had organized protests and demonstrations demanding its removal.
Tilakpur clashes On January 28, 2025, in Akkelpur Upazila of
Joypurhat, a tin fence surrounding the Tilakpur High School field was vandalized in protest against a women's friendly
football match.
Dinajpur protests On the same day, protests took place during a women's football tournament in Hili,
Dinajpur. Under the banner of
Tawhidi Janata, a group organized a demonstration, claiming that sports were religiously prohibited. They attempted to halt the tournament, leading to clashes that resulted in at least ten people being injured.
Obstruction of events featuring female celebrities On November 3, 2024, in
Chattogram, local businessmen and
Tawhidi Janata obstructed an event where actress
Mehazabien Chowdhury was invited to inaugurate a showroom in the Riazuddin Bazar area of Station Road. On January 25, 2025, actress
Pori Moni was invited to inaugurate a shopping mall in Elenga, Tangail. However, Hefazat-e-Islam and the
Jatiyo Olama Mashayekh Aimma Parishad opposed her presence, leading to the event's cancellation. Similarly, on January 29, 2025, when actress
Apu Biswas was invited to inaugurate a restaurant in Kamrangirchar, Dhaka, some Muslim groups expressed their opposition to her participation.
2024 Shrine riots In 2024, several
shrines in Bangladesh were attacked and set on fire at different times. According to a report by the
Manobadhikar Songskriti Foundation, nearly 12 such incidents occurred in September alone. This marked the first instance in Bangladesh where shrines were attacked following public declarations. The individuals involved in these attacks identified themselves under the banner of
Tawhidi Janata. In Narayanganj,
Tawhidi Janata opposed the century-old
Urs and fair held in honor of
Sufi saint Shah Solaiman Lengta. Additionally, a shrine associated with
Dewanbagh Pir in Mymensingh was attacked following online campaigns under the
Tawhidi Janata banner. Similar attacks and arson incidents were carried out at the shrines of
Doja Pir in Sherpur and
Arshed Pagla in Shariatpur. On 27 January 2025, Towhidi Janata attacked a shrine in Sylhet and looted the pet animals like goats and cows. On February 20, 2025, the shrine of
Shah Sufi Ayub Ali Darvesh in Noakhali was vandalized in an attack allegedly carried out by a group under the
Tawhidi Janata banner.
Lalon Fair controversy In November 2024, a cultural event titled
Mohoti Sadhusang and Lalon Mela was canceled in
Narayanganj following objections from Hefazat-e-Islam and local
Tawhidi Janata. Hefazat-e-Islam claimed that the event promoted "distorted culture" under the guise of a Lalon festival. The district administration stated that the cancellation decision was made due to ongoing protests by mosque congregants and Hefazat-e-Islam, which raised concerns about law and order. On February 14, 2025, violence erupted in Bhuapur Upazila of Tangail over the celebration of
Boshonto Boron (Spring Festival) and
Valentine's Day. A group under the
Tawhidi Janata banner vandalized flower shops and staged protests in front of restaurants. As a result,
Udichi Shilpigoshthi was forced to cancel their planned Spring Festival event. Additionally, anti-festival leaflets were distributed in Gopalpur Upazila, particularly targeting the Kite Festival, causing fear among organizers and leading to its cancellation. The
Dhaka Metropolitan Theatre Festival was also postponed due to threats from a group allegedly linked to
Tawhidi Janata.
Ekushey Book Fair clashes In the 2025
Ekushey Book Fair, a group named
Touhidi Janata attacked a stall named Sabyasachi for displaying books by exiled writer
Taslima Nasrin, leading to its temporary closure. The government strongly condemned the incident, calling it a violation of citizens' rights. The
Chief Adviser ordered the perpetrators to be brought under the law and instructed the police and
Bangla Academy to strengthen security at the fair. During another day of the
Ekushey Book Fair in 2025, controversy arose over the sale of
sanitary napkins at two stalls. Some Islamist groups labeled sanitary napkins as "private items" and demanded a ban on their public display and sale. In response to the complaints,
Bangla Academy shut down the two stalls, citing fair regulations that only permit the sale of books and food items. The academy clarified that the decision was not targeted at sanitary napkins specifically but applied to all unauthorized products. However, Bangla Academy later issued a statement confirming that the free distribution of sanitary napkins at the book fair would continue.
Shahbag Police station blockade On March 5, 2025,
Bangladesh police arrested a man for allegedly harassing a female student of
Dhaka University on the street over her attire. Later, a group of people identifying themselves as "Touhidi Janata" gathered in front of
Shahbagh Thana, demanding the release of the arrested individual. The accused was subsequently sent to court, where he was granted bail. Later, the victim decided to withdraw the case due to pressure from "Touhidi Janata" and alleged threats of rape and
death.
Jiban Mahal park clashes In 29 August, group of protesters took out a protest over "anti-social" activities in shrines (like prostitution). The people in the shrine attacked protesters which resulted in violence between 2 sides that injured over 20. The situation was brought in control by military and police.
Nural Pagla shrine demolition Mob under banner of Towhidi Janata rioted in a shrine of a cult leader "Nur al-Haque" known as Nural Pagla () who had claimed to be
Imam Mahdi. The shrine was similar to
Kaaba in structure it was given as main reason why it got demolished.
Mob against Baul In November 2025, attacks were carried out on
Baul artists and their supporters in
Manikganj and
Thakurgaon under the banner of "Tawhidi Jonota."
Prothom Alo office attack Following death of
Osman Hadi, Towhidi Janata engaged in
revenge attacks against
left wing politics.
Mob self-identified as Towhidi Janata attacked Prothom Alo Office in
Kushtia. A well known leader of Towhidi Janata, Ataur Rahman Bikrompuri proudly claimed responsibility forthese attacks and was arrested. == Government stances ==