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Durga Puja Celebrated Peacefully Across 32,000 Mandaps

Candlelight, dhak beats and tight security: the biggest Hindu festival passes without major incident.

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Tanmoy Das

Tanmoy Das • 1 Jan • 2 min read • 10 views · 5 impressions

Updated 27 Oct 2026

Durga Puja Celebrated Peacefully Across 32,000 Mandaps
An idol immersion at Buriganga — Photo: Daily Best News

DHAKA — Durga Puja, the largest festival of the Hindu community, was celebrated peacefully across more than 32,000 mandaps with round-the-clock security and volunteer patrols.

In Dhaka, Muslim neighbours joined immersion processions, and community kitchens served all comers regardless of faith.

Read nextDhak Drums, Sindur Khela, and Tearful Farewells: Goddess Durga Immersed in the Ocean

Police reported no major incidents, crediting coordination committees formed in every district.

— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth

Reported by Tanmoy Das • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].

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