Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday visited Durga Puja pandals in Gulshan and Banani, upscale areas of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, and extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Maha Ashtami.

Trivedi visited the puja mandaps in the morning and conveyed his wishes to people celebrating the festival.

Speaking to ANI in Bengali upon his arrival, the Indian High Commissioner said, "Happy Ashtami to everyone. My pranam (respectful greetings), best wishes, and love. Today is a very joyous day. Seeing this festive atmosphere makes me very happy. May this kind of atmosphere remain every day."

During the visit, Trivedi extended his greetings to everyone and expressed happiness at the festiv...