Dhaka, April 14 -- Bangladesh is celebrating Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, with a variety of events for the occasion. A hint of that festive feel can also be seen at the stores for craft goods at Dhaka University's Doel Chattar.

Customers and vendors were engaged in spirited haggling at the stalls in the area on Monday morning. The sight reminded some of the Boishakhi fairs of their childhood.

Using bold strokes of their paintbrush, some artists drew designs while others touched up the colours in deft hands. Visitors and customers browsed through the many traditional and exotic wares on display.

Alongside clay pots, pitchers, flowerpots, painted bowls, horse carriage models, dolls, and other clay products were...