Highlights
- Pohela Boishakh procession will now be officially called ‘Boishakhi Shobhajatra’
- Announcement made by Cultural Affairs Adviser Nitai Roy Chowdhury
- He said there is no difference between Mangal Shobhajatra and Ananda Shobhajatra
- The event remains a cultural tradition for all Bangladeshis, not linked to any political group
- Statement came during a foundation ceremony in Magura
New Name for New Year Procession
The procession held during the Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) celebration will now be officially known as “Boishakhi Shobhajatra,” according to Cultural Affairs Adviser Nitai Roy Chowdhury. He made this announcement on Saturday (April 4) while speaking at a foundation stone laying ceremony for a modern district rest house in Mohammadpur, Magura.
No Difference Between Existing Processions
During his speech, the adviser addressed the confusion around different names used for the New Year procession.
He said:
“মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রা এবং আনন্দ শোভাযাত্রার মধ্যে কোনো পার্থক্য নেই। তবে ভবিষ্যতে নববর্ষ উদযাপনের জন্য বৈশাখী শোভাযাত্রা নামে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে।”
Translation: “There is no difference between Mangal Shobhajatra and Ananda Shobhajatra. However, in the future, the New Year celebration procession will be held under the name Boishakhi Shobhajatra.”
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A Cultural Tradition for All
Highlighting the importance of the Bengali New Year, Nitai Roy Chowdhury emphasized that it is a shared cultural heritage of the people.
He said:
“বাংলা নববর্ষ দীর্ঘদিন ধরে বাঙালির সংস্কৃতিক ঐতিহ্য। এটি কোনো দলের নয়। কৃষক থেকে সাধারণ মানুষ সকলেই এর আনন্দ উপভোগ করে।”
Translation: “Bengali New Year has long been a cultural tradition of the Bangali people. It does not belong to any political party. From farmers to general people, everyone enjoys this celebration.”
Event Details and Attendees
The event was held in Mohammadpur, Magura district, where the foundation stone of a modern district Dak Bungalow was laid. The program was chaired by District Council Administrator Alia Ahmed. Among others present were:
- Member of Parliament Monowar Hossain Khan (Magura-1)
- Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Al Mahmud
- Superintendent of Police Molla Azad
Source: Daily Ittefaq
