Durga Puja, Bangladesh
Pall over Durga Puja festivities in Bangladesh amid protests, threats to Hindus
As the Hindu community in Bangladesh prepares to celebrate Durga Puja, they face a growing wave of violence and discrimination from extremist groups.
Durga Puja will be celebrated in Bangladesh, no doubts about it, says Foreign affairs adviser
#WATCH | Dhaka: On being asked if Durga Puja will be celebrated in the country, Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh Md. Touhid Hossain says, "This is quite strange. There could be a fringe that may not like Durga Puja. Durga Puja has been performed in this country for ages and… pic.twitter.com/JfYVBt3b9A
Home adviser assures finest Durga Puja celebrations this year
Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) has said the celebration of this year's Durga Puja, the largest festival of the Hindu community, would be the finest one compared to the previous years.
No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus
An organisation called Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest in Dhaka, holding placards in Bangla that read: "no worship everywhere by closing roads, no pollution to water by idol immersion, no worship to idol".
Radical groups warn Hindus against Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's radical groups demand restrictions on Hindu Durga Puja, citing disruption and environmental concerns.
Surge of Hilsa Fish Imports From Bangladesh for Durga Puja
Over 50 metric tonnes of Hilsa fish have been imported to West Bengal from Bangladesh ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The import is in line with the yearly tradition, expected to total 2,000 metric tonnes by October 12.
Arrest those opposing Durga Puja, says Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has expressed concerns over statements made by speakers under the banner of Insaaf Kayemkari Chhatra-Janata, a radical Islamic group, opposing Durga Puja celebrations in the country,
No Durga Puja celebration: Islamists warn Hindus in Bangladesh
Radical Islamic groups in Bangladesh have threatened the minority Hindus not to openly celebrate Durga Puja in the country and are against nationwide holidays during the festival. They also asked the Hindus not to protest against them.
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Bangladesh interim govt says will take 'whatever measures required' to peacefully hold Durga Puja
Police in uniform and plain clothes will be on the highest alert to ensure unprecedented security arrangements during the ...
"Worshipers who want to perform Durga Puja have opportunity to do so": Bangladesh Foreign Affairs advisor
On being asked if Durga Puja will be celebrated in the country, the Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh said, "This is quite strange. There could be a fringe that may not like Durga Puja. Durga Puja ...
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Durga Puja uncertain at 80 Jeshore temples amid floods, security concerns
Authorities attribute this drop to severe waterlogging, lack of security, financial difficulties, and changes in the political landscape ...
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Artisans busy making idols of Goddess Durga in C'nawabganj
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Oct 2, 2024 (BSS) - Artisans are busy making idols of goddess Durga as people from the Hindu community in ...