The exhibition was to feature over 100 artworks, 35-40 photographs, animation videos, film and sculptures of this Bangladeshi artist. The exhibition aimed to capture 40 years of the journey of Rokeya Sultana.
A Quran was placed where it was not supposed to be, some photos were clicked and a rumour was spread on Facebook. What followed next was brutal attacks against Hindus and their Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh.
“Why is there so much hatred against Hindus in Bangladesh ? Hindus live in Bangladesh by birth. Most of those who lost their lives in 1971 were Hindus.."Bangladesh Hindu Unity Council stated in a tweet.