The Directorate of Madrasa Education has instructed all madrasas in the country to organize two-day events in celebration of Chaitra Sankranti and the Bengali New Year.

The circular, signed by Deputy Director Md. Arifur Rahman Mojumdar, also includes traditional new year celebrations of indigenous communities such as the Chakma and Marma. The directive applies to principals of both government and private madrasas across the country.