15 October 2024

Quran recited at Durga Puja event

By Redoy K

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