Dhaka, Apr 14 (EFE).- Bangladeshis welcomed Bengali New Year Friday amid security concerns and debate over an alleged “un-Islamic” annual rally. The highlight of festivity on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar, is Mangal Shobhajatra, an annual rally taken out since 1989. People carry replicas of birds, fish, and animals, organized by …
Dhaka, April 14 (EFE).- People in Bangladesh welcomed Bengali New Year 1429 on Thursday with festivity and colorful events after two years of muted celebrations due to restrictions over the Covid-19 pandemic. Outdoor celebrations on Pahela Baishakh or the first day of Bengali New Year were called off in 2020 and 2021 due to a …