Durga Puja in jeopardy in Bangladesh as Islamists clamour for stoppage citing environmental concerns
The group cited environmental concerns while making the 16-point demand, which includes bans on public displays of worship and idol immersions.
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Bangladesh asks minority Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during Islamic prayers
A report in local Dhaka Tribune suggested that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be erected across the county amid the festive season, which will start from October 9 and will be observed till October 13.
Bangladeshi Hindus stage huge protest against a whole week of mob attacks on life and property
Tens of thousands of minority Hindu community members staged massive protest rallies in Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka and the north-eastern port city of Chattagram on Saturday, for the second consecutive day, demanding an end to the nationwide attacks on Hindu temples and their life and property.
Bangladesh: Unity Council lists over 100 incidents against minorities since Hasina’s ouster as rioters, arsonists continue destruction
Since Hasina’s abrupt resignation and exit from the country, several incidents of vandalism and arson attacks have been reported from the country. One of the communities who has come under attack is the minority Hindus.
