Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony
A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja…
The Hindu reports that a total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad.
The number has increased by nearly 1,500 from last year, according to BSS.
This world story centres on Bangladesh. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Durga Puja, PM and Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad.
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