Janmashtami today
Published: 16 August 2025, 6:28:57
The Hindu community in Bangladesh is celebrating the Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, on Saturday with due religious fervor.
According to Hindu religion, Sri Krishna was born on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Bangla month of Bhadra. Believed to incarnate in every age to protect the virtuous, vanquish the wicked, and uphold truth, justice, and beauty, his life and teachings continue to inspire millions.
The day is a public holiday in Bangladesh.
Besides, national dailies published special articles while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and other private TV channels and radio stations aired special programmes highlighting different aspects of the eventful life of Lord Krishna.
Different social, cultural and religious organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe Janmashtami.
