Dhaka

A controversy erupted during Bangladesh’s Independence Day event after a directive allegedly sought to stop recitation from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. The instruction was reportedly linked to MP Professor Mujibur Rahman during a state function in Tanore. The Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance strongly protested, calling it discriminatory. However, officials later ensured that the traditional multi-faith recitations, including the Gita, were conducted. The organisation has demanded accountability and clarification from authorities over the incident.