Dhaka, April 14 -- On Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, cultural organisation Chhayanaut has sent a message that if everyone holds the ideals of preserving history and tradition, the fearless expression of free thought, and the unhindered journey of the existing culture, it is possible to reach a bright future of liberation.

While it is the duty of the state to address dissatisfaction and grievances, society also has a responsibility, said the organisation's Executive President Sarwar Ali.

On Monday, Chhayanaut continued its tradition of holding a musical event at Dhaka's Ramna Batamul on the first day of the new year -- a tradition it started amid the difficulties of Pakistani rule in the 1960s and has contin...