Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

Bangladesh is observing the Durga Puja festival this year under heightened security measures. According to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, a total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been established across the country, including 258 in the capital city of Dhaka. This represents an increase of nearly 1,500 mandaps compared to the previous year.

In conjunction with the celebrations, both the Prime Minister and the President of Bangladesh have issued statements emphasizing the importance of communal harmony. The increased security presence and the official calls for unity highlight the government's focus on maintaining stability during the religious festivities.