BusinessAugust 9, 2026
bandobast
BAHN-duh-bust
Definition
Organized arrangements, measures, or preparations, often specifically referring to security, police deployment, or logistical planning for an event.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Persian terms 'band' (tying or binding) and 'bast' (an enclosure or settlement), having entered Indian English through the administrative language of the Mughal Empire to denote organization or arrangement.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe the police preparations, such as increased surveillance or deployment, managed to ensure order and security for the upcoming festival at Trimbakeshwar.
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Read the full article ↗The Times of India