Police and locals of the Hindu community locked in a clash in Patuatuli area of Old Dhaka late last night when the latter was going to immerse idols in Buriganga river.
I am compelled to ask what being a Bangali even means today: What shapes our ethnic identity?
Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila is home to a somewhat unique religious site. On a shared courtyard, built on deep mutual respect, the Bhuai Jame Mosque and Bhuai Durga Puja Mandap have been a beacon of communal harmony and coexistence for years.
Police are yet to identify the man who threw what locals said was a molotov cocktail at idols of a puja mandap in the capital’s Tanti Bazar on Friday night.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said people should aim to build a Bangladesh where no one’s right is infringed upon.
Upon Durga’s arrival, a familiar street corner, neighbouring colony, a quiet parking lot, or an abandoned open field turn into pandals overnight, adorned with lights and colours, ready to welcome the goddess. Whether you are strolling through the street pandals or gathering with friends at a temple, there are a few key spots in Dhaka that you simply cannot miss.
As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight streams through your window, you hear the rhythmic beat of drums and the joyful clanging of cymbals coming from a nearby temple.
Kushum Shikder’s “Shoroter Joba”, originally a short story published in a 2017 Eid special magazine issue, has now been adapted into a full-length feature film. The movie makes its grand debut today, with screenings at Star Cineplex and Jamuna Blockbuster.
The five-day-long Durga Puja festivities kick off today. To celebrate, new songs have been released, and fresh dramas are set to premiere on TV and YouTube. Here’s a glimpse of some notable entertainment highlights for Durga Puja.
Clear azure skies, cotton-like fluffy clouds, fragrant night jasmine, and kans grass swaying to the autumnal breeze symbolise the advent of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
Chattogram is all set to celebrate Durga Puja starting from today, following the Covid-19 health guidelines.
The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, ended yesterday with the immersion of idols of the Goddess Durga.
Tens of thousands of Hindus in colourful attires took to the streets beating drums and chanting mantras as five days of revelry and celebration ends with the immersion of Devi Durga in rivers and water bodies across the country.
Primary teachers, students and employees will now enjoy Durga puja holiday for five days from October 5.
This Durga Puja holidays, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is celebrating diversity by extending its buffet dinner at the hotel's all day dining outlet Grandiose Restaurant with a special Sharodiya Corner.
The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, ended yesterday with immersion of Devi Durga.
Two people, including a woman, sustained bullet injuries after a gang of local criminals opened fire in Chittagong city's Nandankanun during Durga Puja celebrations early yesterday.
President M Abdul Hamid has urged all to come forward to prevent religious fanaticism and stand by the destitute and hapless people as per religious instructions.
The Hindu devotees are celebrating Maha Ashtami, at different Puja mandaps across the country.
