India, April 6 -- Bangladesh has renamed the Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) procession-recognised by UNESCO-as Boishakhi Shobhajatra, Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced on Sunday.

The decision was taken following a meeting at the Secretariat to review preparations for the annual procession, which is scheduled to take place in a week.

Chowdhury said the move aims to end a long-standing controversy surrounding the name of the procession, held every year to welcome the Bengali New Year.

He added that the event would be conducted with due dignity, reflecting the cultural diversity of the country. Participants are expected to join the procession with traditional musical instruments, attire, and artistic expressions to...