Universities make last-minute preparations for Pahela Baishakh

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)

Written and photo curation: Jemima Jaman Celia

Photos: Naimul Islam

After a five-year break, the Department of Architecture at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is set to reignite the spirit of Pahela Baishakh with the return of its signature Celebration – "Sthapattye Boishakh 1432". Being held under the theme "Old Letters in a New Envelope", the two-day festival promises to revive beloved traditions with creativity and colours.

Scheduled for April 13 to 14, the event will unfold at Academic Building E. From the eve of the Bangali New Year, the SUST campus will burst into festivity, echoing with music, laughter, and aromatic Baishakh delicacies.

Highlights of the festival include a Baishakhi fair, rallies, puppet shows, bioscope screenings, and musical performances.

Preparations are already in full swing. Students, faculty members, and alumni are pouring their hearts into the preparations for the celebrations, crafting handmade decorations, designing art installations, and rehearsing performances that reflect their identity and passion.

"Sthapattye Boishakh has always been close to our hearts. This year, we're not just celebrating a festival; we're reviving stories, memories, and emotions that shape us as both architects and Bangalis," said one of the organisers from SUST.

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

Final preparations are underway as BUP readies for a vibrant daylong celebration featuring cultural performances and colorful departmental showcases.

Dhaka University

Photos and curation: Mohammad Tawhid ur Rashid