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A final farewell to Durga on the Buriganga

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Bangladesh's Hindu community, drew to a close on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols.

Hindu devotees mark the conclusion of Durga Puja with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindu devotees mark the conclusion of Durga Puja with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindu devotees mark the conclusion of Durga Puja with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindu devotees mark the conclusion of Durga Puja with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bring Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River in Dhaka for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bring Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River in Dhaka for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bring Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River in Dhaka for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bring Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River in Dhaka for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Processions accompany Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Processions accompany Durga idols to Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River for immersion on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga as her idols are immersed in the Buriganga River at Wais Ghat in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga as her idols are immersed in the Buriganga River at Wais Ghat in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga as her idols are immersed in the Buriganga River at Wais Ghat in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga as her idols are immersed in the Buriganga River at Wais Ghat in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers maintain a heavy presence along the Buriganga River during the idol immersion ceremony. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers maintain a heavy presence along the Buriganga River during the idol immersion ceremony. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers maintain a heavy presence along the Buriganga River during the idol immersion ceremony. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers maintain a heavy presence along the Buriganga River during the idol immersion ceremony. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols arrive at Wais Ghat in Dhaka ahead of their immersion in the Buriganga River. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols arrive at Wais Ghat in Dhaka ahead of their immersion in the Buriganga River. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds of devotees gather at Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River to bid farewell to Goddess Durga on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds of devotees gather at Wais Ghat on the Buriganga River to bid farewell to Goddess Durga on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 21 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM

Updated : 21 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM

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