Dhaka, April 10 -- The upcoming Pahela Boishakh and Chaitra Sankranti celebrations will be a bold affirmation of Bangladesh's cultural inclusivity with active participation from communities across the country. It was announced Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, noted filmmaker and the Cultural Affairs Adviser on Wednesday.

In two back-to-back press briefings held today at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) and later at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, the Cultural Adviser outlined the government's plans for this year's festivities describing them as a deeper journey into cultural harmony.

He said that the Ministry of Cultural Affairs is prioritising cultural healing and inclusiveness, aiming to restore the unity ...