Mangal Shobhajatra

Starting at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in the morning of Pahela Baishakh every year, Mangal Shobhajatra goes around the University of Dhaka campus with giant masks, vibrant motifs and handcrafted effigies. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

Mangal Shobhajatra reinstated: Why try to rebrand it in the first place?

While Farooki cites inclusivity as the rationale behind the now-scrapped proposal, critics ask what gives him or the government the authority to rebrand it

Mangal Shobhajatra started at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts at 9:15am, went around Shahbagh and TSC, and ended back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Adviser Farooki now says Mangal Shobhajatra name won't be changed

Mangal Shobhajatra started at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts at 9:15am, went around Shahbagh and TSC, and ended back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Events

Mangal Shobhajatra may get a new name: Farooki

Mangal Shobhajatra started at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts at 9:15am, went around Shahbagh and TSC, and ended back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

Mangal Shobhajatra celebrated with drums and music

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Compulsory Mangal Shobhajatra cancelled in schools, colleges 

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Letter threatening Mangal Shobhajatra attack aimed at creating panic: RAB DG

Pahela Baishakh celebration in Dhaka University campus. File Photo
Crime

GD filed after organisers threatened over Mangal Shobhajatra

Mangal Shobhajatra after two years
Videos

Mangal Shobhajatra after two years

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Mangal Shobhajatra after two years of hiatus

Mongol Shobhajatra: Young Bangla’s recent recognition a big boost
Bangladesh

Mongol Shobhajatra: Young Bangla’s recent recognition a big boost

A symbolic Mangal Shobhajatra
Splash

A symbolic Mangal Shobhajatra