Durga Puja In Bangladesh

What Is ‘Jizya’? Tax Demanded From Hindus In Bangladesh For Organizing Durga Puja

Durga Puja festivities in Bangladesh have faced significant hurdles this year, with the interim government and various Muslim organizations reportedly restricting celebrations in several areas. Organizing committees were allegedly instructed to remain silent during the time of Namaaz and were asked to pay hefty sums, referred to as ‘jizya’, amounting...

Durga Puja Under Attack In Bangladesh, Seven Idols Vandalised, Receives Threat

In recent weeks, attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh have intensified, causing concern among the local Hindu community. Since the political unrest following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, there has been a rise in religious violence, with several Hindu idols being vandalized. Seven Durga Puja...

Maa Durga Under Threat In Bangladesh, Former Diplomat Says, ‘Lets Not Behave Like Israel’

Durga Puja is around the corner, and devotees are gearing up to celebrate the annual 10-day festival with great fervor and enthusiasm. However, for Bangladesh's Hindu minority, celebrations might take a back seat this year, as radical groups have issued warnings to Hindus in the nation. Durga Puja celebration committees...

Hindus To Stop Puja, Loud Speakers 5 Minutes Ahead Azan, Namaz: Bangladesh Notice Amid Upcoming Durga Puja

The Bangladesh Home Ministry on September 10, issued a directive for the Hindu community in anticipation of Durga Puja celebrations. The decree instructs Puja committees to turn off all rituals and sound systems five minutes before and during Azan and Namaz. This move has triggered backlash online, with critics labeling...