Pahela Baishakh: Air of Festivity All Over

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Noted Indian singer Arati Mukhopadhyay performs at the function arranged to welcome Bangla New Year at Bawa School in Chittagong city, women bring out an 'umbrella procession' in Mymensingh town, cultural function on Muktijoddha Square at Panchagarh, a jubilant procession in Chapainawabganj town, artistes of Udichi sing at a function at BM School in Barisal city, mongol shovajatra in Patuakhali town, and people take traditional panta ilish arranged by Chandpur district administration. Photo: STAR