The New Nation - Internet Edition

Preparation for the celebration of the first day of
the Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh, in full swing at the
Institute of Fine Arts of Dhaka University yesterday.
FocusBangla

BSS, New York

Various socio-cultural organisations are taking preparations to celebrate 'Pahela Boishakh', the first day of Bengali New Year, here.

The main function of Pahela Boishakh will be organized by Dramas Circle, New York. This organization has been organizing Bengali New Year celebrations for more than a decade.

The Drama Circle is taking preparations to hold a function at Dhaka Club in New York on April 13, the day before Pahela Boishakh, to celebrate the first hour of the Bengali calendar year.

The programme will begin at 7 pm local time and continue till midnight. Organizers said 'panta-ilish' (soaked rice and hilsha fish) will be available in the function.