Arrest made in attack on Catholic church in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the Christian community is concerned after two handmade grenade explosions at the main gate of the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka.

Catholic leaders have demanded security from the government after the attack.

Two cocktail explosions occurred in quick succession at the main gate of the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka.
Assailants on motorcycles set off two improvised explosives at around 10 p.m. on October 8.
Two more unexploded cocktails were found at the scene.

Catholic leaders in Bangladesh are demanding government action to ensure the security of their communities.

Some assailants set off two cocktail explosions in quick succession at the main gate of the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Author's summary: Attack on Catholic church in Bangladesh sparks security concerns.

Crux — 2025-10-12