The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1431, across the country on Sunday with festivity, upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees.
A huge number of people joined the "Nabo Barsho" festivities across the country, particularly in the capital city.
Marking the day, traditional Mangal Shobhajatra was brought out from Dhaka University (DU) Fine Arts Faculty premises in the morning. The slogan of this procession was 'Amra to Timir Binashi'.
The Mangal Shobhajatra started from the Fine Arts Faculty of DU at 9:15 am. It was led by Vice-Chancellor of the Dhaka University Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal.
Social Welfare Minister Dipu Moni, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam and DMP Commissioner participated in it. Apart from this, university teachers, students and people from all walks of life participated in the procession.