Janmashtami observed

Kabir Humayun: Janmas-htami was observed across the country yesterday with due religious fervour.
Lord Vishnu incarnated in the universe as Lord Krishna in the prison of Raja Kangsa on this day, the eighth of “Shukla Pakkha” (bright fortnight) in the month of Bengali calendar Bhadra in Dwapara Yuga in order to protect “Dharma” from the hands of devil, according to Hindu belief, reports UNB.
Sri Krishna was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in Mathura to which Krishna’s parents belonged.
The day is a public holiday.
Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate messages, greeted the members of Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami.
In his message, the President said Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony where people of all religions perform their own religious rituals freely.
Hamid urged all to continue the tradition of communal harmony in the country by strengthening friendships and coordination.
The Prime Minister, in her message, hoped that the ideals and teachings of Krishna will inspire his disciples to further consolidate the ties of communal harmony, friendship and fraternity.