Durga Puja

The second most common religous group (though only 10% of the population) are Hindus. Durga Puja is the most visibly celebrated of the Hindu Festivals in Bangladesh. Though stifled a little by fears of relighous hatred in recent years it is worth visiting Hindu communities during this time to see the colourful statues of the gods, particularly the ten-armed goddess Durga.

On the final day of the celebrations the Durga statues are thrown into a river and the day is often accompanied by colourful boat races.