The traditional Bangla New Year celebration organized by Chhayanaut began at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The event started just after sunrise with a choral performance of a song welcoming the new dawn. From early morning, people gathered in front of the banyan tree to join the festivities, which symbolize the triumph of good over evil and the hope for a prosperous year ahead.

According to Chhayanaut authorities, this year’s morning program features a diverse collection of musical performances. The lineup includes eight choral songs, fourteen solo songs, and two poetry recitations, totaling twenty-two performances. The main event will conclude with the national anthem.

The celebration continues a long-standing cultural tradition that marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year, drawing large crowds to Ramna Batamul each year.