The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with vibrant festivities, cultural programmes and traditional enthusiasm across the country.
Marking the advent of the New Year, the government has undertaken elaborate arrangements. People from all walks of life are joining in the celebrations with colourful processions, music, fairs and traditional Bengali attire.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has greeted the countrymen during Bangla New Year 1432.
In a video message on Bangla New Year, he called upon the countrymen to work with renewed pledge and enthusiasm to build a new Bangladesh.
“The 2024 mass uprising has allowed us to build a discrimination-free country. Let us not lose this opportunity. In this New Year, building a discrimination-free Bangladesh should be our pledge,” he said.
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