As Durga Puja approaches, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces threats from radical Islamic group, which opposes festival celebrations and idol worship. Protests have erupted against the use of community spaces,

For a long time spanning centuries, Durga Puja has been celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm in Bengal. Since the formation of Bangladesh in 1971, there was no curtailing

Bangladesh's radical groups demand restrictions on Hindu Durga Puja, citing disruption and environmental concerns.

Tensions are rising for the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh as their biggest festival, Durga Puja, approaches. Radical Islamic groups are opposing the open celebration of the festival, and are against nationwide holidays during the festival.

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The protesters, carrying placards written in Bangla, listed a series of demands aimed at curbing Durga Puja festivities.