Hindu festival

Devotion lights up Rakher Upobash

The Rakher Upobash was held on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Swamibagh, Dhaka. Every year, Loknath devotees of the Sanatan faith observe this ritual on Saturdays and Tuesdays after the 15th day of the Bengali month of Kartik. Devotees believe that observing this fast brings relief from sorrow, hardship, danger, and illness through the blessings of Baba Loknath.

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Nabami elevates Dhaka with Puja vibrance

The city pulses with energy as vibrant rituals and cultural performances captivate devotees ahead of Durga’s departure

Banu Mushtaq at centre of political row in India

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Janmashtami celebrated with vibrant festivities

Followers of the Hindu faith celebrated Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, with events including Geeta Yajna, Nama Sankirtan, Krishna Puja, and prayers for good fortune. On Saturday, a procession was held from Dhaka’s Palashi intersection, inaugurated by the Army chief, alongside the heads of the Navy and Air Force.

Bangladesh stands out for communal harmony: home advisor

He praises interfaith unity during his visit to Hindu holy dip at Narayanganj’s Langalbandh, urges media to counter misinformation with facts

Farewell to Goddess Durga

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the Bengali Hindus, drew to a close through the immersion of the goddess’s idols. The festival, which began with the setting of a water-filled pot beneath a bel tree on Sasthi, came to a close on the final day of the Puja – Bijoya Dashami.

Adorning the statues of Goddess Durga