Did Interim Govt in Bangladesh Ban Ganesh Puja Celebrations in Chittagong? No!

A post is doing the rounds on social media platforms claiming that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh has banned Ganesh Puja celebrations in Chittagong.

The claim is viral on different platforms, such as Facebook, X, and Threads. You can view archives of similar claims here, here, and here.

What’s the context?: As per recent media reports, a procession of Ganesh Chaturthi was attacked near a mosque in Bangladesh’s Chittagong. Hot water was thrown on the idol of Lord Ganesh and bricks were thrown at devotees, which resulted to two people sustaining injuries.

What are the facts?: There is no evidence to prove that a blanket ban on Ganesh Puja celebrations in Chittagong, Bangladesh.