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Religion
Seema Buddhist Bihar in Patuakhali shuts to visitors after assault incident
✍️ New Age BD
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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The Seema Buddhist Bihar monastery in Patuakhali has been closed to the public following an assault on its premises, authorities said.
Patuakhali district officials have ordered the Seema Buddhist Bihar monastery to remain closed to visitors after an assault was reported inside the compound. The incident, which took place earlier this week, involved unidentified assailants and prompted immediate security concerns for monks and pilgrims.
Local police have launched an investigation, collecting statements from witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage. The monastery’s management expressed disappointment over the violence and urged authorities to ensure a swift resolution.
Until the investigation is concluded and safety can be guaranteed, the site will stay inaccessible, affecting both local devotees and foreign tourists who frequent the historic Buddhist centre.
The closure underscores rising concerns about the security of religious sites in the region, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and community cooperation.
Authorities have assured that once the perpetrators are identified and appropriate measures are in place, the monastery will reopen for worship and tourism.
Local police have launched an investigation, collecting statements from witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage. The monastery’s management expressed disappointment over the violence and urged authorities to ensure a swift resolution.
Until the investigation is concluded and safety can be guaranteed, the site will stay inaccessible, affecting both local devotees and foreign tourists who frequent the historic Buddhist centre.
The closure underscores rising concerns about the security of religious sites in the region, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and community cooperation.
Authorities have assured that once the perpetrators are identified and appropriate measures are in place, the monastery will reopen for worship and tourism.