RANGAMATI, April 14, 2025 (BSS) - Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year-1432, is being celebrated in the district with vibrant festivities and traditional fervor today.
To mark the occasion, a colorful procession organized by the district administration was brought out this morning.
Zila Parishad Chairman Agriculturist Kajal Talukder inaugurated the procession at Rangamati Municipality premises at 8 am.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Habib Ullah, District Superintendent of Police Dr. Farhad Hossain, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ruhul Amin, District BNP General Secretary Advocate Mamunur Rashid Mamun, District Jamaat General Secretary Md. Mansurul Haque, LDP General Secretary Md. Didarul Alam and other administration officials were present, among others.
Dressed in colorful traditional attire, participants marched in a spirited parade that began at the municipality premises and concluded at the Deputy Commissioner's office, parading different roads of the town.
Following the joyous procession, a traditional folk fair was inaugurated by Dr. Md. Mohiuddin, Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare, adding to the festive spirit.
Later, a cultural program was arranged at Abdul Ali stage of the deputy commissioner's office.