Dhaka, April 14 -- Chhayanaut, a leading cultural organisation, held a flagship event online for the second year on Wednesday to welcome the Bangla New Year, instead of traditional celebrations at the Ramna Park in Dhaka.

The event came alive with songs and recitations to rejuvenate the spirit of people combating the pandemic, encouraging them to become "fearless" in the midst of mounting virus cases and deaths.

"We hope there will be light coming from the source of the darkness itself. The New Year will bring blessings to everyone. The light will definitely be there," Chhayanaut President Sanjida Khatun said on Wednesday.

The digital cultural programme also included patriotic songs marking the golden jubilee of the nation's independen...