BRAC University students, officials and staff celebrated Pahela Baishakh today bringing out a Mangal Shobhajatra from the campus at 66 Mohakhali in the capital around 10:00 am.
Donning colourful panjabis and saris, the participants played traditional musical instruments while going round nearby streets amidst fanfare and as part of festivities marking the first day of the Bangla calendar, as suggested by the education directorate.
BRAC University also celebrated Chaitra Sangkranti on the eve of the day with BRAC University Pharma Society organising a photography exhibition and a cultural program and put on sale traditional sweet treats and cakes.
A large number of teachers, students and staff enjoyed the programme on the last day of the Bangla calendar at the campus from 10:00am to 5:00 pm.
BRAC University celebrates Chaitra Sangkranti at its Mohakhali campus in the capital yesterday marking the last day of the Bangla calendar. |