Dhaka, April 19 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted a day-long cultural festival and discussion bringing together diplomats, academics and artists to celebrate the Bengali New Year and reflect on shared traditions across South and Southeast Asia.

The event, titled "Cosmologies of Confluence", was held at the university's campus on Saturday, the university said in a statement.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj attended as chief guest, while Nepal Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari and diplomats from several countries joined the programme alongside students, teachers and invited guests.

According to ULAB, the festival was designed as a platform for dialogue, artistic expression and cultural ...