Hindus in Bangladesh prepared for Durga Puja, beginning September 28, amid heightened security after attacks on idols and temples in several districts. With 33,355 pujas planned this year, leaders urged year-round protection, while authorities assured safety and the Puja Council issued guide
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the Hindu community on Saturday to provide security ahead of Durga Puja. The assurance came while he was visiting Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to review the security measures taken for Durga Puja celebrations.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of Bangladesh, visited the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka on Tuesday, where he addressed the concerns of the minority Hindu community regarding their safety and security in the country.