The claim
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, has banned Ganesh Puja in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Original review summary
The review found no official announcement banning Ganesh Puja celebrations in Chittagong. It reports that Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain warned on 8 September 2024 that disturbances at places of worship would be dealt with strictly. [S1: “No official announcement declaring a ban on Ganesh Puja celebrations in Chittagong, Bangladesh was made by the interim government.”] [S1: “On 8 September 2024, the Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain issued a stern warning”][S1]
Additional context
The review says the claim circulated amid protests after an attack on a Ganesh idol during a procession in Chittagong on 6 September 2024. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026