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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
Bangladesh National Hindu Alliance places 4-point demand ahead of Durga Puja

Bangladesh

UNB
20 September, 2024, 10:40 pm
Last modified: 20 September, 2024, 10:47 pm

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Bangladesh National Hindu Alliance places 4-point demand ahead of Durga Puja

The key demand includes declaring a three-day public holiday for Durga Puja (Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami)

UNB
20 September, 2024, 10:40 pm
Last modified: 20 September, 2024, 10:47 pm
Photo: UNB
Photo: UNB

The Bangladesh National Hindu Alliance has voiced four key demands, including a three-day public holiday, in anticipation of the upcoming Durga Puja.

These demands were presented at a press conference held at the Dhaka Press Club on Friday (20 September).

Key figures present included the Alliance's president Prabhas Chandra Roy, executive secretary Palash Kanti Dey, chief coordinator Dr Sonali Das, and executive president Sudhanshu Chandra Biswas.

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The speakers highlighted that the largest religious festival for the Hindu community, Durga Puja, is set to begin on October 9. They emphasized that this festival represents unity and celebration for the entire Bengali nation. The community engages in five days of religious activities, with the main days of worship being Shaptami, Ashtami, and Navami. The speakers stressed that the festival requires significant commitment and adherence to religious customs.

They noted that the Hindu community often faces discrimination during Durga Puja, pointing out that there is only one day of government holiday during the five-day celebration. This limited holiday prevents many from fully participating in the festivities and sharing the joy of the occasion with family. They urged the Chief Adviser to declare three days of public holiday for Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami.

The speakers also reflected on past experiences, stating that incidents of vandalism against idols have occurred in various districts before and after the festival. As a result, the Hindu community is increasingly concerned about the security of puja pandals and their establishments this year. They called for enhanced security measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras at all permanent and temporary temples at government expense, as well as ensuring security by government forces during the puja.

The National Hindu Alliance's demands include declaring a three-day public holiday for Durga Puja (Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami), installing CCTV cameras at all permanent and temporary puja mandaps, and providing security by government forces before and during the festival. They also call for the establishment of a minority protection law and a minority commission, along with the deployment of military personnel at all puja mandaps during Durga Puja.

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