Pahela Baishakh celebration in pictures
A colourful procession of 'Mongol Shobhajatra' was brought out from Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Art for celebrating the first day of Bangla New Year on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Photo: Star/ Amran Hossain
Bangalees throughout the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.
Bangalees throughout the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.
Here is a glimpse of how the city people celebrated the day in the hub of this festival.
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A child with her parent was seen celebrating the first day of Bangla New Year wearing new clothes and flower headgear in Dhaka. Photo: Star/ Amran Hossain
Some foreigners were seen celebrating Pahela Baishakh along with Bangalees in Dhaka on April 14, 2919. Photo: Star
A colourful celebration on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1426 was seen on the streets of Dhaka on April 14, 2019. Photo: Star
Various sorts of colourful toys are sold on the occasion of Bangla New Year in Dhaka. Photo: Star
A flute seller was seen in the Dhaka University premises selling the traditional musical instruments on Pahela Baishakh. Photo: Star
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