15 October 2024
Quran recited at Durga Puja event
During a Durga Puja event in Barishal, Bangladesh, a man recited from the Quran on stage near the Durga idol, causing discomfort among attendees. The incident occurred at Takabari Sorbojonin Sree Sree Durga Temple on Bijoya Dashami. Local BNP leaders were present, and the recitation allegedly happened at the request of a temple committee adviser. Police were called to prevent potential unrest. This follows a similar incident in Chattogram where Islamic songs were performed at a puja mandap, leading to arrests.READ FULL