Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh

A file photo of Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki speaking at a press conference at his office in Secretariat in the capital. Photo: Collected

Farooki blames 'Hasina's cohorts' for arson attack on Pahela Baishakh motifs

Two motifs prepared for the upcoming Pahela Baishakh celebrations were gutted in a fire at the the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University early today

Photo taken this morning (12 April 2025) shows the burned motifs of 'fascism's face' and 'pigeon of peace' at the premises of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Fire burns motifs of 'fascism's face', 'pigeon of peace' meant for Pahela Baishakh celebrations at DU

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

Govt to celebrate Pahela Baishakh in inclusive manner this year

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Bengali New Year 1432: Chhayanaut ready to lead celebrations with 58th Pahela Baishakh programme

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

Caving to intolerance? Why the renaming of Mongol Shobhajatra matters

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

'Mongol Shobhajatra' renamed 'Anondo Shobhajatra' for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. File Photo: Collected

No security threat for Pahela Baishakh celebrations, says Home Adviser

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

'Politically motivated': DU Fine Arts students reject Pahela Baishakh 1432 celebrations

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

Noboborsho 1432:  Govt plans to organise inclusive Mongol Shobhajatra with participation of Bangalees, ethnic minorities

File photo of Pahela Baishakh celebration in Dhaka University campus. Photo: Mahat Hasan

NY Senate proclaims 14 April as ‘Bangla New Year’s Day’

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks at a seminar at the Water Development Board's Multipurpose Hall in the capital on 10 December 2024. Photo: PID

Final list of rivers to be published on Pahela Baishakh: Adviser Rizwana

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Pahela Baishakh celebrations set to make its mark with Guinness world record: Palak

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Expatriate Bangladeshis urged to represent cultural heritage of Bangladesh abroad