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Durga Puja preparation is going on in full swing across the country with only three days left for the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community.
The annual five-day festival will begin with the unveiling of the face of the deity, on the day of Maha Shasthi on Friday (20 October).
The festival will end with the immersion of the idols of the Goddess Durga on Bijoya Dashami on Tuesday (24 October).
The countdown of Durga Puja began with the celebration of the Mahalaya, the occasion of the arrival of Goddess Durga, was celebrated on Saturday (14 October).
Idol makers and artisans are now passing their busiest time in giving the final touches on idols for Durga Puja at puja mandaps across the country.
Durga Puja will be celebrated at 32,408 mandaps across the country this year including 245 in the capital, according to Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad (BPUP)
BPUP general secretary said they have already held meeting with law enforcement agencies and concerned departments of the government for the peaceful celebration of the puja.
"We are hopeful, Durga Puja will be celebrated across the country peacefully in proper manner," he said.
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