The Ministry of Culture has announced that this year’s Bangla New Year will not just be a festival for Bengalis but will be celebrated nationally with participation from all ethnic groups, including Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Manipuri, and Garo communities. To mark the occasion, the government has declared a public holiday for the day. Additionally, for the first time, a special cultural program will be held at the Shilpakala Academy on the eve of the New Year. These initiatives reflect the government’s move towards a more inclusive approach in Bangladesh.