VOICED : Diez peregrinos mueren en avalancha en Bangladesh

A celebration in Bangladesh turned tragic when a stampede occurred during the Aztaminán festival, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 Hindu pilgrims and injuries to dozens more. The incident took place near the Brahmaputra River, where a large number of pilgrims had gathered for a ritual bath. Authorities attributed the tragedy to an unusually high number of participants. Despite being a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh has a significant Hindu population, which participates in such annual events.

What was the outcome of the Aztaminán festival in Bangladesh?

• A peaceful celebration

• A tragic stampede

• A successful event

• A political protest

Where did the stampede occur during the festival?

• In the capital city

• At a local market

• Near the Brahmaputra River

• In a temple

What was the main reason for the tragedy according to the authorities?

• Lack of medical facilities

• Unusually high number of participants

• Inadequate security measures

• Poor weather conditions

How many people typically attend the festival at the Brahmaputra River each year?

• A million

• Half a million

• A few thousand

• A few hundred

What percentage of Bangladesh's population is Hindu?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%