Death of devotees

Such a huge gathering of thousands of devotees indicates the fervour with which the Hindu community observes its religious obligations in our country. According to reports, every year a huge number of pilgrims, not only from all over Bangladesh but also from neighbouring India come to join the festivities. Many dignitaries also grace the occasion. It is the tradition of religious co-existence and harmony that we treasure and value so much in Bangladesh.

Let an occasion like this be better organised in future with all the necessary precautions taken by the relevant management body and the local administration to avert recurrence of any such accident.

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The loss of lives was most unfortunate and should be a signal to the local administrations of areas where religious festivals take place to make sure that the occasions pass off without any stampede.