Mongol Shobhajatra

People from all walks of life join the traditional colourful procession, now renamed 'Barshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra', replacing the decades-old name 'Mangal Shobhajatra', to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Dhaka University campus on Monday, 14 April 2025. Photos: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Name change for 'Mongol Shobhajatra' requires fresh approval for recognition: Unesco

So far, no formal application has been made for its (Mongol Shobhajatra) name change, says the UN agency

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
Bangladesh

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
Thoughts

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
Bangladesh

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

Hefazat calls 'Mongol Shobhajatra' a Hindu ritual, urges renaming to 'Ananda Shobhajatra'
Politics

Hefazat calls 'Mongol Shobhajatra' a Hindu ritual, urges renaming to 'Ananda Shobhajatra'