Nation Welcomes Bengali New Year-1429
Desk Report
Published: 14 Apr 2022, 11:44 am
When the voice and the instruments went quiet and they opened their eyes, the crowd had swelled || Photo: Collected
The Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University brought out the traditional Mangal Shobhajatra (procession) || Photo: Collected
Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman led the procession || Photo: Collected
This well-decorated carnival with colourful larger-than-life banners and animal replicas has been an integral part of Bangladeshi culture since 1989 and became a signature event that represents folk motifs of the country’s traditions || Photo: Collected
After two long years, the welcoming ceremony of Bangla New Year has begun at Ramna Batamul with the first rays of today's morning sun || Photo: Collected
As always, artistes from Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan – of varying ages – occupied the main stage at Ramna Batamul. This year, there were 85 of them || Photo: Collected
The nation is celebrating the Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1429, today (Thursday).