Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Basanta Utsab has drawn a packed crowd to the lobby of the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka's Agargaon, with barely any room to move as spring revellers turn out in large numbers.

Most attendees have come dressed in shades of yellow, some with friends, others with parents and family members, while many remain busy capturing photos with their groups.

On stage, performances unfold one after another. From Shah Abdul Karim's "Bosonto Batase" to classic Bengali hits, the air fills with the voices of the artists.

Amid the festivities, bdnews24.com spoke with Mesbah Uddin Ahmed Sumon, joint director of the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.

He said, "I attend the Basanta Utsab every year. I wasn't sure if the festival would take pla...