All television channels aired a special program in the morning to digitally celebrate Pohela Boishakh. Artistes from Chhayanaut did not welcome the day with Tagore’s famous song “Esho hey Boishakh, esho, esho (come O Boishakh, come)” under the banyan tree in Ramna Park at dawn this year. On April 1, Chhayanaut announced that it would not organize the annual Pohela Boishakh cultural festivities at Ramna Park. Earlier, the cabinet division instructed authorities concerned to postpone all programs of Pohela Boishakh to avoid mass gatherings. Celebrating Pohela Boishakh has become an integral part of Bangalis since its inception over six centuries back.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 14, 2020 05:48 UTC