On 14 March 2025, hundreds of locals assaulted a madrassa teacher in Dhaka - Dakshinkhan (Dakshinkhan), on accusations of sexually assaulting a madrassa student.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Dhaka Region Riots in Bangladesh

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, mob violence erupted in the Dakshin Khan area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, over allegations of sexual assault by a madrasa teacher. Hundreds of local residents attacked the alleged perpetrator in a small-scale riot, currently representing a 'low' grade limited social unrest situation.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Temporary logistics disruption in Dhaka metropolitan area: Small-scale delays in domestic delivery networks due to restricted road access in Dakshin Khan area
• Potential impact on textile industry: Dhaka is Bangladesh's largest textile export hub, with concerns over short-term disruptions to garment factory operations in the affected area
• Port connectivity: Potential need for detours on some overland transport routes to Chittagong port may cause slight increases in transportation costs
• Local production facilities: Temporary restrictions on access roads to northern Dhaka industrial zones affecting manufacturer entry and exit

3. Watch points

• Potential for escalation: Need to track possibility of escalation into religious conflict and occurrence of chain protests in other regions
• Government response: Monitoring security authorities' order restoration measures and level of security reinforcement to prevent additional riots