Dhaka, April 14 -- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy celebrated Bangla New Year 1432 on Monday with vibrant programmes featuring diverse ethnic communities, concerts, and a spectacular drone show at the Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

Organised by the academy under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with technical support from the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka and in association with the Bangladesh National Parliament and Dhaka North City Corporation, the celebrations aimed to enhance public participation in Pahela Baishakh festivities.

The day began with a colourful procession in the morning, where - for the first time - 28 different ethnic groups, adorned in their traditional attire, joined the Borshoboron Anondo Shobhajatra o...