Hindus and Muslims came together to guard Dhaka's ancient temple after fall of Hasina-led govt, says priest
New Indian ExpressMaitro said on August 5, when the anti-government protests had reached their peak leading to the ouster of the Hasina government and her fleeing to India, he was at the temple premises. When Prime Minister Hasina left the country, "no visitor was here", he said, adding there was "no police force" either at that time as everything was in disarray amid political chaos. Muslims, Hindus and others came to stand guard outside the temple so that no harm comes to the temple," the priest said and expressed relief. Maitro said on August 5, they continued to perform regular puja "without any break" and since then 'bhog' has also been offered every day as per the timings of the rituals. Nearly, every day, people from the Indian community in Bangladesh visit the temple, Maitro said.
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