Dhaka:  ‘Shuvo Mahalaya’, beginning of Durga Puja, will be observed across the country on Monday.

The celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Bangalee Hindu community, will also be started through the occasion.

Banani-Gulshan Sarbojanin Puja Committee organised a programme to welcome goddess Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu was the main guest of the programme.

Dhaka City Sarbojanin Puja Committee has taken various programmes, marking the day.

The programmes include installation of Mahalaya Ghat and special puja (prayer) at the central puja pandel in Dhakeshwary National Temple.

Special cultural programme will also be held in the evening.