Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday. It is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Magh, as Goddess Saraswati was born on this day. The day is called 'Vasant Panchami'. As Saraswati is considered as the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, Hindu devotees, especially students, celebrate the Puja in different educational institutions and temples. 98 percent of the country's demand for medicine is produced locally: Health Minister President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. President Shahabuddin, in his message, said Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. “I hope that with the united efforts of all, we will be able to build a knowledge-based, developed and prosperous 'Smart Bangladesh' declared by the Honorable Prime Minister on the path of building 'Sonar Bangla' as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.” With Pahela Falgun-Valentine’s Day, the nation eyes a festive February 14 In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said “I hope that the harmony among all religions will be strengthened further in the days to come.” “On the occasion of the worship of Goddess Saraswati, I call upon all members of the Hindu community to engage themselves in the development of the country being devoted to acquiring knowledge.” Govt okays project to provide freelancing training to youths in 48 districts Meanwhile, like previous years, Jagannath University central Puja Udjapan Committee will also organise Saraswati Puja on the campus.

Saraswati Puja, a major religious festival of the Hindu community, is being celebrated across Bangladesh today with much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervor. Saraswati Puja is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Bangla month of Magh. The day is called 'Vasant Panchami'. Hindu devotees, especially students, worship Goddess Saraswati and celebrate the puja at educational institutions and temples. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. Also read: Saraswati Puja being celebrated Jagannath University central Puja Udjapan Committee is organizing Saraswati Puja on the campus. Besides, in the capital, Saraswati Puja will also be arranged at different places.  

Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated in Bangladesh on Thursday amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour.

Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, is being celebrated across Bangladesh on Thursday amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour.

Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, will be celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to join the Saraswati Puja celebrations on the premises of Jagannath Hall of the university on January 30.

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has formed ward-level committees to campaign for Awami League (AL) mayoral candidates contesting Dhaka city polls.

Elections to both the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will now be held on February 1 instead of January 30.

Five more students of Dhaka University fell sick on the third day of their fast unto death demanding deferment of polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday said the government has nothing to do with the Dhaka city polls date though it coincides with Saraswati Puja.