Bangladesh will deploy 80,000 government workers across two ministries to secure Durga Puja festivities nationwide. Sharmeen S Murshid leads coordination efforts between Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs departments. Officials will establish help desks at worship sites while maintaining emergency hotlines for public assistance. Law enforcement teams will collaborate with medical staff and fire services during the celebration period.
The government distributed financial grants to economically disadvantaged Hindu communities for festival preparations. Anti-violence campaigns target protection of women and children attending religious events. District administrators received specific instructions for handling harassment complaints at worship locations. Safety measures emphasize special attention for vulnerable populations during the four-day festival.
This year features 33,355 worship sites across the country, representing an increase of 1,119 locations from previous celebrations. Dhaka city alone will host 258 individual worship venues according to festival organizers.
The government distributed financial grants to economically disadvantaged Hindu communities for festival preparations. Anti-violence campaigns target protection of women and children attending religious events. District administrators received specific instructions for handling harassment complaints at worship locations. Safety measures emphasize special attention for vulnerable populations during the four-day festival.
This year features 33,355 worship sites across the country, representing an increase of 1,119 locations from previous celebrations. Dhaka city alone will host 258 individual worship venues according to festival organizers.
