As the Hindu community in Bangladesh prepares to celebrate Durga Puja, they face a growing wave of violence and discrimination from extremist groups.

Over 50 metric tonnes of Hilsa fish have been imported to West Bengal from Bangladesh ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The import is in line with the yearly tradition, expected to total 2,000 metric tonnes by October 12.

Radical Islamic groups in Bangladesh have threatened the minority Hindus not to openly celebrate Durga Puja in the country and are against nationwide holidays during the festival. They also asked the Hindus not to protest against them.