Source: www.bdnews24.com
DHAKA, BANGLADESH, September 24, 2010: Durga Puja (a version of Navaratri) in Bangladesh will be observed from October 13 to October 17 at some 27,000 pavilions or Mandapams around the country, with 180 in the city, the festival organizers have said. Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad said the Puja festivities will take place in 1,000 pavilions more than the previous year.
The information was revealed at a meeting, headed by organization president Subrata Chowdhur and attended by representatives from all the districts at the Dhakeshwari National Temple.