A day before the traditional Anondo Shobhajatra procession, a motif depicting a "monstrous fascist face" -- symbolising last year's student-led mass uprising -- was set ablaze

The nation joyfully welcomes the Bangla New Year 1432 today

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, is being celebrated across the country today with vibrant festivities, traditional performances, and a renewed sense of cultural pride.

Pahela Baishakh heralds new beginning

Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University Dr Md Niaz Ahmed Khan has said the Borshoboron Anondo Shobhajatra this year was the largest and most diverse till date.

Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has said this year’s Anondo Shobhajatra was not politically motivated.

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, is being celebrated with music, colourful rallies, and festive events.

As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition

Besides teachers and students, people from all walks of life participated in the joyous and colourful procession that began from the Charukola premises

Thousands of Bangalees ushered in Bengali Year 1432 at Ramna Batamul on Monday morning, as Chhayanaut’s iconic Pahela Baishakh celebration marked its 58th edition with renewed hope, harmony, and heritage.

The programme commenced at Dhanmondi's Rabindra Sarobar at 6:00am with a performance by artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay

“Let it be this new year’s resolution that we build a new Bangladesh free of discrimination,” urged the chief adviser.

As the sun rose over Dhaka, Chhayanaut’s Pahela Baishakh celebration for the Bengali year 1432 began at Ramna Batamul. The theme of Chhayanaut's Pahela Baishakh celebration this year is "Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy" (my freedom lies in light). Through this theme, Chhayanaut aims to convey a message of hope, resilience, and renewal.

Farmers and residents of Dinajpur’s Birganj upazila formed a human chain yesterday, demanding immediate cancellation of the lease for the Baldiyapara sand extraction site on the Atrai river.

Extending greetings to all on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said people of all faiths and communities in Bangladesh are members of one family.

The government will send an additional 60 individuals injured during the July-August mass uprising abroad for advanced medical treatment, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum said yesterday.

The government has set new gas tariffs for the industrial sector, hiking the price by 33 percent for new units, despite objections from businesses and consumer rights organisations.

The government has instructed the immigration authorities to reinstate the words “except Israel” on Bangladeshi passports, reversing a 2021 decision that had removed those.

In the wake of public outrage, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said the way model Meghna Alam was detained was not right.

The nation embraces a jubilant spirit to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, today.