Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday.

It is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Magh, as Goddess Saraswati was born on this day. The day is called 'Vasant Panchami'.

As Saraswati is considered as the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, Hindu devotees, especially students, celebrate the Puja in different educational institutions and temples.

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President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.

President Shahabuddin, in his messa...