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Published : 12 Apr 2026, 07:49 PM
Dhaka University is fully prepared to welcome the Bengali New Year 1433 on Tuesday, Apr 14, with vibrant festivities.
The university administration confirmed that all arrangements for celebrating the occasion in a festive atmosphere on campus have already been completed.
A statement from the university’s Public Relations Office on Sunday said, “This year’s Baishakhi Shobhajatra, themed ‘New Year’s Harmony, Resurgence of Democracy’, will begin at 9am outside the Faculty of Fine Arts, with preparations starting from 8am.
“The procession will start from Gate No. 3 (North) of the Faculty of Fine Arts, proceed towards Shahbagh Police Station, where it will make a U-turn, and then move past Raju Sculpture and TSC on the right.
“It will continue across Doel Chattar before returning to the Faculty of Fine Arts via Bangla Academy, where it will conclude.
“Participants will be allowed to enter the university only through the Nilkhet and Palashi intersections, while other entry points and adjacent roads will remain closed during the procession.
“To maintain order and aesthetics, entry into the procession from the sides will not be permitted, and participants are requested to join from the rear.”
For security reasons, all participants have been asked to carry their identity cards, the statement added.
“Continuing the tradition of Dhaka University, a large-scale and diverse public participation in the procession has been organised this year as well, embracing folk traditions.
“This year's procession will have five motifs: rooster, violin, pigeon, elephant, and horse.
“Drawing on folk symbols, these represent the multidimensional qualities of strength, creation, peace, glory and dynamism.
“Each motif will embody the deeper meanings of Bengal’s folk traditions and cultural consciousness.
“The procession will be further enriched by performances of the national anthem, ‘Esho Hey Baishakh’, and patriotic songs by 35 artists, creating a more inspiring and vibrant atmosphere.
“Additionally, 200 students will carry the national flag of Bangladesh during the procession.”
Ban on Masks, Balloons, Festoons, and Fireworks
The notification says, “No masks of any kind can be worn, and no bags can be carried on the university campus on Pahela Baishakh.
“However, masks prepared by the Faculty of Fine Arts can be displayed in hand.”
The statement also highlights a ban on English placards, balloons, festoons, and fireworks.
“Everyone is requested to refrain from playing and selling vuvuzela flutes on the university campus.”
The statement added that access to Suhrawardy Udyan will be closed through the gate behind Raju Sculpture, near the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), the Chhobir Haat gate near the Faculty of Fine Arts, and the gate beside Ramna Kali Temple, outside the Bangla Academy, during the procession.
Traffic Restrictions from Monday
“On Pahela Baishakh, all events on campus must conclude by 5pm, and entry will be permitted only until that time.
“After 5pm, only exit will be allowed.”
The statement added, “From 7pm on Monday, Apr 13, only vehicles bearing university stickers will be allowed on campus. On Pahela Baishakh, all types of vehicles, including motorcycles, will be prohibited.
“Residents of the university campus may only use the gates adjacent to the Nilkhet and Palashi intersections for movement with personal vehicles.
“There will be a university help desk, control room, and temporary medical camp outside the TSC. Mobile public toilets will be set up near the Haji Muhammad Muhsin Hall field, TSC, Doel Chattar, and Curzon Hall.
“To ensure security, arrangements have been made to install adequate CCTV cameras and archways on the university campus.
“As part of the celebrations, a cultural event will be held at the Faculty of Fine Arts on the afternoon of Chaitra Sankranti, which will reflect the end of the old Bengali year and the beginning of the new one.
“A cultural event will also be arranged at Bakultala of the Faculty of Fine Arts from 4pm to 10pm [on Apr 13], consisting of folk music, dance, and different genres of art performances.
“On Apr 15 and 16, a procession titled 'Bagdatta' and 'Debi Sultana' will be staged by current and former students of the university and Prottoy Bangladesh.”
