Massive operation against drug, extortion after Durga puja: IGP

Issuing a warning against robbery, drug and extortion, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam Saturday said that massive operations will be launched across the country after the Durga puja. He made the remarks in a media query after visiting Durga Puja Mandap at Ramakrishna Math and Mission in the

Durga Puja begins in Khulna with grandeur

Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was celebrated Thursday amid due religious fervor and rituals at all puja mandaps in Khulna. Temples and makeshift mandaps witnessed huge devotees and visitors as beautifully crafted idols of Goddess Durga were installed formally on Maha Shasthi on Wednesday. Though puja

Durga Puja holiday extended by one day

The Durga Puja holiday will now last four days, starting from Thursday. This extension comes as Friday and Saturday are already government holidays this month. A notification regarding this will be issued soon, according to Mahfuj Alam, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, who shared the information with reporters at the

Durga Puja shopping gains momentum in capital

Shopping centres, malls and stores in the capital city are witnessing a huge rush of customers ahead of Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the country's Hindu community. The businessmen were a bit doubtful about sales ahead of puja due to the unexpected situation created after the fall of

Durga Puja to be held at 632 mandaps in Bogura

- Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at 632 mandaps in all twelve upazilas, including twelve Pourashavas, in the district this year. The festival will begin on October 9 with due respect and religious fervor across the country and end on October 12

Durga Puja to be held at 289 mandaps in Joypurhat

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at 289 mandaps in  five upazilas and five Pourashavas in the district this year. A preparatory meeting was held in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office Wednesday for celebration of the Durga Puja in

BRAC Bank offers discounts for Durga Puja

BRAC Bank is offering big discounts, lucrative cashback, and reward points to add more joy to the Durga Puja celebration. The bank has offered up to 50% discounts with more than 300 top brands, enabling customers to make the special occasion memorable with family and loved ones. From fashion to

Durga Puja ends amid festivity in Rajshahi

The five-day celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bengali Hindu community, ended here on Tuesday with immersion of the Goddess Durga in the river Padma mainly. The last day rituals of the festival were celebrated amid much enthusiasm and festivity. 'Prasad' and sweets were distributed among the

BRAC Bank’s Durga Puja offer at partner outlets

BRAC Bank is offering up to 50% discounts to its customers at partner outlets on the occasion of Durga Puja. The big discounts at more than 300 renowned brand outlets bring delights to the customers as they celebrate the Durga Puja with joy and fervour. The offer is valid till

Durga Puja celebration begins in Rajshahi

Celebration of the five-day Durga Puja, largest religious festival for the Hindu community, began with Goddess Bodhan here like other parts of the country Friday amid great enthusiasm and festive mood. The Durgotsob is being celebrated in 3,573 puja mandaps in all eight districts under the Rajshahi division in addition to