Hindu community

Shankhari Bazar carnage ‘71: Death knocked on their doors at sundown

Shankhari Bazar is a neighbourhood in the old part of Dhaka, largely inhabited by the Hindus.

Durga Puja celebration by Bangladeshi diaspora

Clear azure skies, cotton-like fluffy clouds, fragrant night jasmine, and kans grass swaying to the autumnal breeze symbolise the advent of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.

Durga Puja begins

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, begins today with enthusiasm and much religious fervour across the country.

DMP beefs up security ahead of Durga Puja

Police beef up security across Dhaka to avert any subversive activity during the upcoming Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country.

Janmashtami observed

The Hindu community of the country observes Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, with due religious fervour.

Janmashtami today

The Hindu community of the country observes Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, today with due religious fervour.

Hindu community celebrating Dol Purnima

Hindu community people are celebrating the Dol Purnima Utsab, a major festival of the Hindu community, across the country.

Ramakrishna Mission staff get death threat

Ramkarishna Mission staff in Dhaka receives death threats through a letter allegedly sent yesterday by militants.

Islamic State threatens 'attacks in India'

In a rare appeal to India's Muslim minority, Islamic State says "it is planning to avenge the deaths of Muslims killed in riots in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat and elsewhere".

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

Hindu community celebrates Saraswati Puja

The Saraswati Puja is being celebrated with much festivity and fervor across the country.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

1 more held over Dinajpur temple attack

An armed man is detained from Birganj upazila in Dinajpur in connection with last night's attack at a temple of the district. Locals catch another person while he is fleeing the spot following the attack.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

Live with confidence, PM tells Hindu community

Urging the Hindu community members to live here with confidence, PM Sheikh Hasina says all religions speak about the ‘triumph of humanity’ and her government has established that principle in Bangladesh by ensuring the equal rights of the people of all faiths.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Durga Puja holiday now Oct 22

The government has decided to shift this year's public holiday on Durga Puja from October 23 to October 22.

September 5, 2015
September 5, 2015

Hindus celebrate Janmashtami

The country's Hindu community is celebrating Janmashtami today to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

Hurting religious sentiment won't be allowed: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issues a strong warning against hurting religious sentiment, saying her government will not allow speaking against anybody's religious faith.

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