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Dr. Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, has banned Ganesh Puja in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

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”]