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Our Correspondent, Mymensingh

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangladesh New Year 1415 was celebrated with much enthusiasm in Gouripur Upazila of Mymensingh district. People from all walks of life wearing traditional dresses gathered at different venues of fairs and functions dawn with enthusiasm.

The whole town wore a festive look as different socio-cultural organisations, public and private institutions arranged attractive programme to welcome the day.

Meanwhile, Chander Hat Agrodut of Gouripur unit, different schools, colleges and Sammilita Silpi Samaj brought out a colourful procession at Gouripur at 10 AM carrying festoons, placards, posters, banners and wearing masks to welcome the Bangla New Year.

Besides, Sammlita Silpi Samaj held a cultural programme at Gouripur Upazila Parishad premises at 11 AM. Chander Hat Agrodut held a cultural programme on its premises in the afternoon, participated by leading artistes of Gouripur Upazila. Smart Value Kinder- garten arranged a special function for the children, Sachetan Nagorik Samaj arranged a Baul songs programme at Dhan Mahal and SUN arranged a stage drama to mark the day.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gaibandha Abu Muhammad Yousuf celebrated the Bangla New Year with the orphan girls of the Government Shishu Paribar at his official residence on Monday.

A cultural function was also held on the occasion. The orphans of the Shishu Paribar, artistes of district Shilpakala Academy rendered songs to welcome the New Year.

Among others, ADC (Revenue) Abdur Rashid, ADM M. Siddiqur Rahman, ADC (General) Abul Bayes Miah, Deputy Director of Social Service Department M. Afzal Hossain and Deputy Superintendent of Shishu Paribar M. Golam Faruque attended the function.

Improved diet was also distributed among the orphans at breakfast and lunch.