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Preparations underway for Mangal Shobhajatra

Mangal Shobhajatra is one of the key events in celebrating Pahela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year. Preparations for this year’s procession are underway at the University of Dhaka’s Faculty of Fine Arts.

Ahead of Pahela Boishakh, students sell their artworks at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Ahead of Pahela Boishakh, students sell their artworks at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Different colours are placed on a table, which are being used to paint masks for Mangal Shobhajatra at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Different colours are placed on a table, which are being used to paint masks for Mangal Shobhajatra at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A child painting a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Dhaka on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A child painting a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Dhaka on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Two students are painting paper masks at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Two students are painting paper masks at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University are busy making vibrant masks for the Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Boishakh on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University are busy making vibrant masks for the Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Boishakh on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A student from Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts paints a paper mask ahead of Pahela Boishakh on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Pahela Baishakh masks crafted by students at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Depending on the size and design, these masks will be sold for prices ranging from Tk 500 to 5,000. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Pahela Baishakh masks crafted by students at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Depending on the size and design, these masks will be sold for prices ranging from Tk 500 to 5,000. Photo taken on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University are busy making vibrant masks for the Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Boishakh on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University are busy making vibrant masks for the Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Boishakh on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 28 Mar 2025, 12:56 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM

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