, April 14 -- Chhayanaut celebrated the Bangla New Year on Monday morning with a vibrant cultural event held under the ancient banyan tree at Ramna Batamul.

Centered around the theme "Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy" (My Liberation Lies in Light), the traditional celebration began shortly after sunrise at 6 am and concluded at 8:30 am.

Over 150 male and female performers participated in the programme, which featured a total of 24 performances-including 9 group songs, 12 solo performances, and 3 recitations.

Nation celebrating Pahela Baishakh with festive fervour

The event showcased songs celebrating light, nature, humanity, and patriotism.

A semi-circular stage, measuring 72 feet in length and 30 feet in width, was set up from east to west bene...