Dhaka, April 15 -- With the patronage of bKash, The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) organised a vibrant Pahela Baishakh celebration at Hatirjheel, welcoming the Bengali New Year in a lively and festive setting.

According to a press statement, the celebration featured a variety of programs including cultural performances, traditional boat racing and a colourful fair.

The two-day-long Baishakh celebration was inaugurated by the State Minister for Housing and Public Works, Ahammad Sohel Monzoor and the Chairman of The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Engineer Md. Reazul Islam.

The New Year celebrations began in the morning at the Hatirjheel open stage with a melodious note where artists welcomed the Bengali New Year with a chor...