Since the fall of the Awami League (AL) government in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, following a student-led mass uprising, religious violence has surged in the country. Besides, differences within the Muslim majority over doctrinal interpretations, control of religious sites, and political influence have come to the fore, erupting in violent clashes. For many years, Bangladesh was a Sufi-influenced, tolerant society in which Hindus and Muslims lived side by side, celebrating each other’s festivals and respecting local traditions. Several factors are driving this increase in religious violence. This growing tendency to unite in anger — whether through physical destruction or spreading hatred on social media — is dangerous and threatens Bangladesh.