Bangladesh, Durga puja
Durga puja in Bangladesh is a test of Yunus’ pledge to protect Hindus
Durga Puja in Bangladesh faces security concerns amidst communal harmony messages, political tensions, and religious freedom challenges.
Bangladesh: Islamic songs at Durga Puja pandal, Hindu community objects
According to eye witnesses a group of people sung an Islamic song on the stage of Durga Puja in Chittagong, the port city of Bangladesh. When a group of people identified themselves as members of a cultural group wanted to sing at JM Sen Hall in Chittagong city on
Durga Puja celebrations underway in Bangladesh
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, began on Wednesday at temples and makeshift mandaps across Bangladesh with religious fervour and festivity. The celebrations started with the invocation of Goddess Durga on the day of Maha Shasthi.
Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Durga Puja
The Hindu minority in Bangladesh has frequently been the target of sectarian violence. But the interim government has made the protection of minorities a priority and is trying to ensure that Hindus can celebrate their most important religious festival in peace.
Unity Amidst Diversity: Bangladesh's Grand Durga Puja Celebration
Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja with heightened security, as the Hindu community gathers at temples across the nation. Following recent unrest, government officials emphasize the importance of communal harmony during this festival,
Biggest religious fest of Hindus Durga Puja begins across Bangladesh
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, has begun at temples and makeshift mandaps across the country amid due religious fervour and
Hindus in Bangladesh to celebrate Durga Puja in subdued manner amid threats, security concerns
Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja from October 9-13 and has extended general holidays in the wake of the festival. However, unprecedented violence against Hindus after Sheikh Hasina's ouster and threats by radical Islamic groups has cast a shadow over the celebrations.
Bangladesh extends durga puja holidays amid rising security concerns
Bangladesh extended Durga Puja holidays to four days, responding to the Hindu community's demands following attacks after Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
Bangladesh opens Durga Puja celebrations
The main chapter of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Bengali Hindus, has kicked off amid the beats of drums, conch shells, and bells in Bangladesh. The Shashthi Puja rituals began with the setting of a water-filled pot beneath a bel tree at 9:10am on Wednesday.
The Bangladesh government has announced additional holidays for Durga Pooja
Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Pooja, and the residents of Dhaka are optimistic about the celebrations
Bangladesh set to celebrate Durga Puja amid tensions
Bangladesh is set to celebrate Durga Puja, the largest Hindu festival in the country, from October 9 to 13, with high security amid tensions. The celebrations will be held in 32,666 pavilions of Bangladesh,
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Police detain two over singing Islamic song at puja mandap in Bangladesh
The police have detained two youths who were in a group that rendered songs, including one having Islamic theme, at JM Sen ...
Video: In Bangladesh, Islamic songs sung at Durga Puja mandap, sparks massive controversy
A group sang an Islamic song at a Durga Puja event in Chittagong, leading to outrage and arrests. Separately, a crown gifted ...
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All faiths live with harmony in Bangladesh: Bidhan Roy
The adviser, however, stressed the need for maintaining religious harmony and solidarity among the people aiming to keep peaceful situation in the country ...
‘Bangabandhu’, ‘Muktijuddho’ and the Agartala connect: This Tripura club is making heads turn with a unique Durga Puja theme
This year’s Durga Puja theme is heavily focused on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his connection with Tripura, the 1971 Liberation ...
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A waterlogged Durga Puja in 3 districts
Devotees in several flood-hit areas in Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Netrakona are celebrating Durga Puja amidst waterlogging due ...
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US urges interim govt. In Bangladesh to protect rights of minority communities
The United States said it wants to see the rights of the minority communities protected in Bangladesh as Hindus celebrate ...
Ensure peaceful Durga Puja, eminent Bangla citizens write to govt
Amid security concerns during Durga Puja, 40 prominent Bangladeshi citizens urge the government to safeguard Hindu ...