There are also allegations of intimidation and purposeful conditions being imposed on celebrating Durga Puja after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. It is also claimed that various places of worship are being vandalized on baseless charges of insulting religion. It is also alleged that they have threatened to pay money to perform puja. The dignitaries have also given a statement calling for barrier-free environment during Durga Puja.
In this regard, Bangladesh Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Karim Chodhuri has assured that adequate security arrangements will be made during the puja. Even then, the Hindus of Bangladesh are not free from fear, said Rana Dasgupta, General Secretary of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Parishad. He said, 'Bangladesh's minorities are in panic over Pujo. So I can't say how festive the puja will be this time.'
It was at this time that the army chief of Bangladesh applied to go to the puja mandap fearlessly. The Army Chief visited Dhakeshwari National Temple on Saturday afternoon. After that, he said to worship fearlessly. Bangladesh army chief also said that troops have been deployed across Bangladesh around Durga Puja.
Durga Puja: During Durga Puja in Bangladesh, there will be no puja in many places
He said, 'Everyone should follow their religion. So we will do whatever it takes. You will fearlessly go to the shrine and worship. You have no reason to fear. Because the army is deployed all over the country. He also said that proper measures have been taken to ensure security during Sharadiya Durgotsava celebrations. Along with this, the army chief also said that the army has been deployed in all districts to ensure the security of various temples.
