Bangladesh welcomed the Bengali New Year 1433 with nationwide festivities centered in Dhaka, marked by a call for democracy and harmony. The day began at dawn under the banyan tree in Ramna Park with performances by Chhayanaut artists. This year’s celebration carried deeper political and cultural significance following the July uprising, blending joy with aspirations for justice and renewal. The traditional ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ was renamed ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra,’ themed ‘Harmony of the New Year, Revival of Democracy,’ led by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor A.B.M. Obaidul Islam and attended by cultural figures and the Minister for Culture.
Political parties including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP, and Amar Bangladesh Party joined the celebrations through rallies and fairs. The NCP organized a colorful fair at Banglamotor, while BNP’s cultural wing JASAS arranged music and dance events across the capital. Dhaka University became the festival’s epicenter with exhibitions, puppet shows, and traditional games. Tight security ensured a peaceful environment, allowing citizens to celebrate freely.
The UNESCO-recognized festival reflected a collective hope for a humane and democratic Bangladesh, transcending divisions and celebrating cultural identity.
মাহমুদুল হাসান আশিক প্রকাশ : ১৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৯: ৩৪ জীর্ণ পুরাতনকে বিদায় জানিয়ে নতুন এক ভোরের প্রত্যাশায় জেগে উঠেছিল বাংলাদেশ। রাজধানী ঢাকাসহ সারা দেশে উৎসবমুখর পরিবেশে উদযাপিত হয়েছে বাঙালির প্রাণের উৎসব পহেলা বৈশাখ। গত দেড় দশকের রাজনৈতিক অচলায়তন আর
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