Durga Puja, the most significant religious festival for the Bengali Hindu community, ends today with the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols in water bodies across Bangladesh. In Dhaka, thousands of devotees are expected to gather along the banks of the Buriganga River to witness the emotional farewell to the goddess. Idols from various temples and neighborhoods across the city will be transported to the river on decorated trucks. The immersion ritual is the final act of the festival, symbolizing the return of Durga to her celestial abode. It is a moment of both celebration and sorrow for devotees. A highlight of the final day is the ‘Sindur Khela’ ceremony, where women adorn each other with vermilion, symbolizing the strength of the goddess. Read: All set for Durga Puja to conclude peacefully through immersion of idols As thousands of people gather to watch the idols' immersion, the event serves as a reminder of the enduring cultural and spiritual significance of Durga Puja, a festival that brings together the community in a shared expression of faith and devotion.

A boat race was held in the Buriganga river on Tuesday, marking the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel inaugurated the boat race -- Nouka Baich, organised by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) -- at Barishur Launchghat in Keraniganj on Tuesday afternoon. Read:Hasina's 'haseen' birthday gift: Over 66 lakh inoculations in single day A cultural function and a laser show were also held along the riverbank. Eleven teams participated in the boat race from Kamrangirchar Dhora ghat to Jamal School Ghat. Sheikh Bari Sheikh Russel bagged the first prize in the 60-person boat event while Barishal Boating Club secured the first position in 12-person boat event. Addressing the participants, Zahid Ahsan Russel said, “We should be aware of river pollution and river grabbing and we are thinking about how can the boat race can be expanded across the country for saving rivers.” The 75th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was observed across the country on Tuesday. Read:Sultan Festival ends with boat race in Narail Hasina, the eldest among the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, was born at Tungipara in Gopalganj on September 28, 1947. The ruling Awami League and its affiliated organisations celebrated the day through various programmes, highlighting her life and achievements. Different programmes, including discussions, doa and milad-mahfil, special prayers and photo exhibitions were organised across the country.

A 10-year old student drowned in Buriganga river near Bosila bridge on Sunday while taking bath with friends, his father said. The body of Mohammad Sifat, madrasa student, was recovered by fire service drivers after an hour of search, his father Badrul Alam said. Also read: 3 female students drowns in Turag, another missing It was found at Basila-Uttarpara area where Buriganga joins with Turag river, said Rojina Akter, duty officer at Fire Service Headquarters control room. Also read: BRAC university student drowns in Cox’s Bazar

The BIWTA evicted 265 establishments on the bank of Buriganga River in Dhaka's Islambagh, including an illegal petrol pump of MP Haji Salim, in drives conducted on Sunday and Monday.

The High Court on Monday asked the Managing of Director of Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) Taksim A Khan to implement its 2011 order to take steps to prevent the pollution of the Buriganga  River and submit a progress report to it within one month.

A Dhaka Court on Thursday put Mosaddek, the owner of Mayur-2 launch, on a three-day remand in connection with the launch capsize in the Buriganga River last month.

The apparently ‘miraculous’ survivor from Sunday’s tragic accident on the Buriganga near Sadarghat was traced down Saturday in a different part of Mitford Hospital from the one he was alleged to have fled on Wednesday.

Divers on Monday night rescued a man who survived in the water for nearly 13 hours after a launch-capsize incident on Buriganga River in the morning.

The US and France embassies in Dhaka and the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh extended their heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of those who died and to those injured in the tragic incident on Buriganga River on Monday.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday demanded legal action against those responsible for the launch capsize in the Buriganga River that left 30 people dead.