The Dhaka Times Desk Autumn Durga Puja has started under a tight security cordon - today is the sixth day. It is the biggest religious festival of Hindus.
Along with other Bengali Hindus of the world, countless Hindus of Bangladesh are following religious rituals in a very solemn atmosphere. On this occasion, the security forces have established a security zone. RAB, Police, Ansar and Puja Celebration Committee security personnel have been deployed around 214 pujamandaps in the capital. Besides this, closed circuit cameras have been installed around the pujamandap.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police DC (Media) Md. Masudur Rahman said that a meeting was held with local and national leaders regarding the security of the shrine. Apart from this, a meeting was also held at the DC of Crime Division, Police Headquarters and Ministry of Home Affairs. Arrangements have been made for the puja organizers to have separate entry and exit for men and women, installation of sufficient lamps, own generator, installation of CCTV cameras or at least video cameras. Volunteers with ID cards will perform security duties. The cooperation of the local representatives is sought in the matter of decent behavior on the part of the police. Puja organizers are requested to complete the idol immersion before sunset and follow the idol immersion route.
"Your arrival in the autumn morning, the rhythm of the dhaka, the melody of the conch, the sound of the ulud, the fragrance of prosperity that fills the Dharani." The big stage is ready. Dress up all over the country. Autumn Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Hindus, has started. Goddess Durga comes riding on the back of a lion. Bringing Ganesh, Karthik, Lakshmi and Saraswati along. They are coming to show the way of good faith to the devotees. With a message of happiness and prosperity. Goddess Durga will show the path of happiness and prosperity to all human civilizations of the world.
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