Following three nights of a Muslim vigil against plans for a road-widening project linked to preparations for a major Hindu pilgrimage, authorities surrounded the masjid with bulldozers. Police used tear gas and batons against the resisting Muslims, and arrested many. Muslims were forced to begin dismantling parts of the masjid themselves, whilst the authorities caused the collapse of the minaret, but blamed faulty machinery.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman attended a high-profile dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for world leaders during the 81st UN General Assembly. Following the release of their official photo with Trump, political critics launched a disinformation campaign on social media claiming the image was fake.

Conflict between Muslim states is a tragic consequence of the US policy of bloc and alliance building. On 16 August 2026, Trump posted on Truth Social, “Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.” The U.S. builds blocs and alliances between itself and its agents and followers, and amongst its agents and followers, causing regional instability.

On September 29, 2026, the spokesman of the U.S. State Department stated, “In support of Operation Economic Outcast, today the United States is sanctioning eight entities and five individuals...