Making Of An Idol In Bangladesh Ahead Of Durga Puja
Bangladesh Army Chief assures security for Hindu community ahead of 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.
Hindu minority members protest in Bangladesh, demand security during Durga Puja
A large number of Hindu community members on Friday urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh that it should take appropriate measures to stop sectarian attacks, persecution, and extrajudicial attempts to kill under the guise of mob justice across the country.
Why is there fear of unrest in Bangladesh ahead of Durga Puja festivities?
Bangladesh’s interim government has issued guidelines for maintaining law and order during Durga Puja celebrations. This comes amid opposition from some Islamist groups to the festival celebrated by the Hindu minority.
Bangladesh's Hindus mull cancelling Durga Puja amid security concerns
Amid security concerns, Bangladesh's Hindu community might cancel Durga Puja festivities this year despite extra measures by the government. Anonymous letters demanding payment as 'tax' and threats to temples have heightened fears.
Bangladesh Restricts Durga Puja Celebrations, Organisers Asked To Pay 'Jizya' Tax, Maintain Silence During Namaaz
Durga Puja celebrations got off to a rocky start in Bangladesh with the interim government and various Muslim bodies denying permission in several areas. The organising committees were also reportedly asked to maintain silence during Namaaz offerings and pay ₹5 lakh each as 'jizya'.
Bangladesh Denies Nod To Hindus For Durga Puja Celebration, Idols Vandalised At Several Locations
Bangladesh’s interim government and Muslim bodies have denied permission for Hindus to celebrate Durga Puja across the country citing poor security arrangements and threats. The puja committees have been asked to maintain silence during Namaaz offerings.
'Expect Bangladesh to provide security': MEA as Hindus mull cancelling Durga Puja celebrations over security concerns
India has raised concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, urging the Bangladeshi government to ensure their protection. Amid security threats, Hindus in Bangladesh consider cancelling Durga Puja celebrations.
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India expects Bangladesh to ensure security during puja
India has said that it expects that the government in Bangladesh will provide security to the people of the minority ...
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40 eminent citizens, activists call for safe, unimpeded Durga Puja celebrations
The signatories expressed concern over recent years' increasing tensions during Durga Puja, pointing to incidents where false accusations of religious disrespect led to violence and vandalism of puja ...