With a message of good for all

A child is elated being part of the Mangal Shobhajatra at Shahbagh in Dhaka on the occasion of Bangla New Year celebration on Pahela Baishakh, Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das

Ushering all forces of good to stand against the darkness and evil, the "Mongol Shovajatra" rally marched on the streets this morning beckoning the Bangla New Year.

Colourful masks are an inherent part of Mangal Shobhajatra. Photo: Prabir Das

The traditional march, that was recognised internationally ahead of this Pahela Baishakh, started from the Institute of Fine Arts at Dhaka University and in participation of thousands.

A little girl rests on her father's shoulder after a busy day celebrating the occasion of Bangla New Year on Pahela Baishakh. The photo was taken on Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das

Minister of Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor and Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University AAMS Arefin Siddique participated in the Mangal Shobhajatra that began at the Institute of Fine Arts on DU campus on Pahela Baishakh, Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das

Colourful masks are an inherent part of Mangal Shobhajatra. Photo: Prabir Das

Thousands of people from all strata of life participated in the Mangal Shobhajatra on DU campus on Pahela Baishakh, Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das

Youths are always festive and colourful in welcoming the Bangla New Year on Pahela Baishakh. Photo: Prabir Das

Thousands of people from all strata of life participated in the Mangal Shobhajatra on DU campus on Pahela Baishakh, Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das