Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday attended Mahalaya celebrations at Dhakeshwari Temple in Old Dhaka.

Mahalaya marks the beginning of the countdown to Durga Puja and is associated with the invocation of Goddess Durga. The occasion also marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha, a period dedicated to paying homage to departed ancestors.

Trivedi's participation comes amid India's continued emphasis on constructive engagement with Bangladesh and stable bilateral relations.

On Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's commitment to positive and constructive engagement with Bangladesh, with a focus on mutual growth and prosperity.

Addressing a p...