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Bangladesh’s 81‑Foot Lord Ram Statue Halted: Intimidation, Legal Gaps, and a Dharmic Call to Unity

An 81-foot Lord Rama statue project in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, has been paused at roughly 80% completion after a viral threat, spotlighting the intersection of religious freedom, public order, and minority protection. This analysis consolidates what is known, explains the legal framework (including constitutional guarantees and applicable Penal Code provisions), and evaluates how intimidation can derail…