Amidst convivial chatter and the open exchange of thoughts, bdnews24.com has celebrated Pohela Boishakh, bringing together leading figures from diverse spheres. Between exchanges, servings of traditional and delectable Boishakhi delicacies lent a sense of culinary fulfilment to bdnews24.com’s cherished annual gathering. The table featured Boishakhi classics such as parched rice, Batasha (sugar buttons), Nadu (Coconut jaggery ball) and the signature Panta-Ilish (fermented rice with hilsa fish). Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma came with his wife Manu Verma, both dressed in traditional Boishakhi attire. German Ambassador to Dhaka Achim Tröster and his wife Bettina Tröster joined the festivities in colourful Boishakhi outfits.