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DHAKA, April 14, 2026 (BSS) – Pohela Boishakh was celebrated amid festivities at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo, highlighting the festival’s universal spirit and showcasing Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage to an international audience.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali inaugurated the programme by extending New Year greetings, describing Pohela Boishakh as a universal and non-communal festival that unites people across religions, classes and backgrounds, according to a message received here.  

He said the tradition, dating back to the reign of Emperor Akbar, has become an integral part of Bangladesh’s national identity, also noting similarities with Japan’s traditional calendar.

The cultural segment featured performances reflecting Bangladesh’s vibrant folk heritage. 

Highlights included a group musical performance by embassy members and a rendition of “Ami Banglar Gaan Gai” by Japanese students of the Bengali Department at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. 

Traditional folk dances and Japanese songs further symbolised the cultural harmony between the two nations.
The embassy premises were adorned with elements of Bangladeshi culture, showcasing its traditions and hospitality.

Ambassadors, diplomats, Japanese government officials, media representatives, business leaders and expatriate Bangladeshis attended the event.