The new year was welcomed through various events
Let's wipe away the gloom, let's get rid of the dirt, let's get clean in the fire, with this theme, the first Boishakh was celebrated in Meherpur.
“Let’s wipe away the gloom, let’s get rid of the dirt, let’s get clean in the fire, with this motto, Pahela Boishakh was celebrated in Meherpur. On this occasion, a Mars procession was taken out from the city’s district art academy auditorium premises around 10 am. Public Administration State Minister Farhad Hossain led the procession. People from different classes and professions appeared in the procession with the different cultures of the Bengali nation.
The procession went around the city and ended at the District Commissioner’s office premises. Later, a cultural program was organized there. Artists welcome Baisakh by singing the song Eso Hey Baishakh. Deputy Commissioner Azizul Islam presided over the event. State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain MP was the chief guest. Superintendent of Police Rafiul Alam was the special guest.
The minister said that Bengali history, tradition, culture, culture should not be forgotten. It should be cherished and moved forward. Forget all bigotry and welcome the Bengali New Year and build a communally free country. The dream that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had.
Apart from this, various programs have been organized in different upazilas of the district on the occasion of Baisakh.