Bangladesh, durga puja and Hindus
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.
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.
Durga Puja celebrations muted amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
The Hindus in Bangladesh will celebrate Durga Puja in a subdued manner this year to register their protest against attacks on the community following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, according to minority leaders.
Durga Puja to be celebrated at 31,461 mandaps countrywide
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at 31,461 puja mandaps across the country, including 252 in the capital. This information was disclosed at a press conference at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital this morning (8 October).
Ahead Of Durga Puja, US Asks Bangladesh To Protect Rights Of Hindus
More than 600 people, including Hindus, were killed during violent protests in Bangladesh culminating in the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, according to a UN report.
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
President greets Hindu community on Durga Puja
He said Durga Puja plays an important role in creating mutual solidarity and unity among the country's people, along with religious festivals
US urges Bangladesh’s Yunus govt to protect minority rights as Hindus celebrate Durga Puja
The United States said it wants to see the rights of the minority communities protected in Bangladesh as Hindus celebrate their largest festival of Durga Puja
Bangladesh announces general holiday for Durga Puja
The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Pooja celebration in the country Abul Kalam Azad Deputy Press Secretary to the Chie
Security tightened in Tripura for Durga Puja
Security has been tightened across Tripura and along the India-Bangladesh border as the northeastern state gears up to celebrate its biggest festival, Durga Puja, police said on Tuesday
US urges Bangladesh to protect rights of Hindus as Durga Puja celebrations begin
The statement from the US comes in the wake of increasing attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the resignation of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her escape to India in August.
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Hindus in Bangladesh observe quiet Durga Puja this year amid ongoing unrest
This year’s Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh will be muted, as the Hindu community seeks to protest against the ...
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Sharadiya Durga Puja begins Wednesday
Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, will begin on Wednesday (October 9) with ...