Pahela Baishakh Celebrated

The nation celebrated the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, on Wednesday with much enthusiasm, festivity and fanfare. 1. Students of fine art faculty of Dhaka University take out the traditional procession in the city. 2. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanges New Year greetings with President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban during a reception. 3. Bibi Russell performs on a truck in front of the National Press Club. 4. Artistes of Gulshan Society sing at a function at Gulshan Lake Park. 5. Wrishiz Shilpi Goshthi programme. 6. Bloggers' Forum in association with the Prothom Alo organises a cultural function at Suhrawardi Uddyan. 7. People from all walks of life gather in front of TSC of Dhaka University. Photo: Anisur Rahman, Rashed Shumon and PID