April 14, 2018

Published: 2018-04-14 15:44:15.0 BdST Updated: 2018-04-14 15:44:15.0 BdST

News in photos: April 14

  • Channel i and Shurer Dhara welcome Bangla New Year 1425 by arranging musical event at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • A traditional dance is being performed at the Channel i and Shurer Dhara Pahela Boishakh event on Saturday. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Channel i and Shurer Dhara welcome Bangla New Year 1425 by arranging musical event at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

  • Channel i and Shurer Dhara welcome Bangla New Year 1425 by arranging musical event at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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