Pohela Baishakh 1433 was celebrated across Meherpur, Pirojpur, Jhalkathi, Magura, Bhola, Jessore, Barishal other districts on Tuesday with colourful processions, cultural programmes, fairs and traditional festivities.
District administrations, political leaders, cultural organisations, students and people from all walks of life took part in the celebrations.
The day featured festive rallies, folk performances, discussions and traditional foods in most districts. Authorities arranged fairs and ensured security across venues, while participants marked the day with slogans, songs and cultural displays reflecting Bangla heritage.
Meherpur
Meherpur celebrated Pohela Baishakh showcasing rural traditions. The celebration began at 8am with the national anthem and the song “Eso He Baishakh.”
A Baishakhi Shobhajatra was brought out from the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises and led by Deputy Commissioner Shilpi Rani Roy.
Police Super Ujjal Kumar Roy, district council administrator and BNP President Javed Masud Milton, along with officials, political leaders and citizens, joined the procession. Young participants took part in colourful attire highlighting Bengali traditions.
Pirojpur
Pirojpur marked Pohela Baishakh in a festive atmosphere. A grand procession started at 8am from Krishnachura Mor and ended at Aftab Uddin College ground after parading through city roads.
The programme was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Abu Saeed. State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur Suman attended as chief guest.
District council administrator Alamgir Hossain, Police Super Md Manjur Ahmed Siddiqui and leaders from BNP, Jamaat and other political parties were also present. A seven-day Baishakhi fair has been organised at Aftab Uddin College ground, running daily from 9am to 6pm.
Jhalkathi
Jhalkathi celebrated Bangla New Year with a colourful programme. A Baishakhi procession was brought out at 9am from the district administration office.
Deputy Commissioner Md Momin Uddin led the rally, joined by government officials, political activists, students and citizens. A traditional Panta Ilish festival was also arranged. Several fairs were organised at different locations across the district.
Magura
Magura observed Pohela Baishakh with procession, folk fair and cultural programmes. The Baishakhi Shobhajatra started at 8am from the Collectorate premises and ended at Nomanie Maidan.
MP Monowar Hossain Khan of Magura-1, Deputy Commissioner Md Abdullah Al Mahmud, Police Super Molla Azad Hossain and district council administrator Ali Ahmed attended the programme.
Officials, cultural groups, teachers and students also joined the celebrations. The fair at Nomanie Maidan was inaugurated after the procession.
Bhola
Bhola celebrated Pohela Baishakh with procession, cultural events, Baishakhi songs, discussions and traditional Panta meals.
Thousands gathered across the city from early morning. A procession started from the Deputy Commissioner’s office and ended at Officers’ Club after passing through key roads. Cultural programmes were held with participation of local artists.
Deputy Commissioner Shamim Rahman attended as chief guest, along with Police Super Md Shahidullah Kawsar and other officials. The whole city remained festive throughout the day.
Jashore
Jashore marked Pohela Baishakh with a large and colourful procession organised by the district administration and cultural organisations. The rally began at 8:50am from the historic Town Hall Maidan.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashik Hasan led the procession. Around 1,500 people participated, including officials, cultural activists, students and citizens.
The procession moved through major city roads including Court intersection, Daratana, Chitra Mor and Railway Road before returning to Town Hall. Law enforcement agencies maintained tight security, ensuring a peaceful celebration.
Barishal
Barishal celebrated Pohela Baishakh with cultural programmes, processions and traditional festivities. A morning programme was organised at BM School ground by Udichi Shilpigoshthi and Barishal Natok.
The event included songs, recitations and performances, followed by a tribute to freedom fighters and the national anthem.
A Baishakhi Shobhajatra later moved from BM School to Ashwini Kumar Hall ground with participation from people of all ages. Another procession organised by the district administration began at 9am from Circuit House.
Cultural items, masks, rural motifs and traditional displays featured in the procession. A three-day Baishakhi fair has been arranged at BM School ground. Law enforcement members were deployed in uniform and plainclothes to ensure security.
Pabna
Pabna marked Pohela Baishakh with a colourful procession brought out on Tuesday morning on Abdul Hamid Road.
The rally was organised under the theme “Ruchi Baishakhi Utsav” and moved through the main city streets. The celebration reflected festive spirit as people took part in the traditional New Year programme.
Narsingdi
Narsingdi celebrated Pohela Baishakh in a joyous atmosphere with widespread participation from people of all walks of life.
The celebrations featured drums and traditional musical instruments, adding to the festive mood. The programme began in the morning with a colourful Baishakhi procession organised by the district administration from the Narsingdi District Stadium.
Later, Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan Keya inaugurated a traditional folk fair at the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises. The fair showcased rural heritage and folk traditions.
Various cultural organisations performed songs, dances and cultural shows that drew appreciation from visitors. Police Super Abdullah Al Faruk, Civil Surgeon Dr Bulbul Kabir, Additional Deputy Commissioner ATM Shamsuzzaman and Narsingdi District Press Club President M A Awal, along with people from different professions, attended the events.
Kishoreganj
Kishoreganj celebrated Pohela Baishakh 1433 in a colourful and festive atmosphere with day-long programmes at the Old Stadium premises.
The day began with the national anthem and the song “Eso He Baishakh”, followed by performances from District Shilpakala Academy artists and the inauguration of a Baishakhi fair by balloon release.
A vibrant procession later paraded through major city roads before returning to the stadium, drawing participation from people of all walks of life.
The programme also featured cultural performances, including a special presentation by Ekushey Padak-winning artist Islam Uddin Palakar, while stalls at the fair attracted visitors throughout the day.
The celebrations were attended by MP Mazharul Islam, district administration officials, police, freedom fighters and local dignitaries, and concluded peacefully under tight security amid a festive mood across the city.
Bandarban
Banderban celebrated Pohela Baishakh with colourful arrangements. The celebration began in the morning at the Collectorate premises, where the festival was inaugurated by Member of Parliament Saching Prue Jeri, releasing pigeons and balloons.
Bandarban Hill District Council Chairman Thanjama Lusai, Deputy Commissioner Saniul Ferdous, and Superintendent of Police Abdur Rahman were present on the occasion.
Later, a Baishakhi Shobhajatra was brought out from the Collectorate premises. The procession, featuring participation from Bengalis as well as various ethnic communities, paraded through the main roads of the town.
Madaripur
Madaripur celebrated Pohela Baishakh with vibrant programmes and the inauguration of a Baishakhi Fair.
The festivities organised by district administration began with cultural performances by children and artists from the District Shishu Academy and Shilpakala Academy.
A colourful Baishakhi Shobhajatra was held following the inauguration of the Boishakhi Mela, showcasing symbols of Bengali heritage accompanied by traditional music.
Jahandar Ali Mia, MP of Madaripur-2 constituency and Member Secretary of the District BNP, attended the ceremony as the chief guest, along with district officials and local leaders.
Chuadanga
Chuadanga celebrated Pohela Boishakh with colourful festivities. A Boishakhi procession began at Chandmari High School and moved through the main streets of Chuadanga town before concluding at Chuadanga Government College, drawing participation from people of all walks of life.
The celebrations also featured cultural performances organised by the District Shilpakala Academy, Shishu Academy and other organisations, adding to the festive spirit of the Bengali New Year.
Among those present were Chuadanga-1 MP Masud Parvej Rasel, Deputy Commissioner Lutfun Nahar and Superintendent of Police Ruhul Kabir Khan, along with local leaders, officials and residents.
Satkhira
Satkhira celebrated Pohela Boishakh with vibrant procession and events. The programme began at 8am on Tuesday and was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Afroza Akhter.
Traditional events, including stick-fighting and kite-flying competitions, were scheduled in the afternoon at Shaheed Abdur Razzak Park.
