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IN PHOTOS: Bangladesh welcomes Bengali New Year with vibrant procession

Updated On: 14 April, 2025 03:57 PM IST | Katyayani Kapoor

The streets of Bangladesh turned into a colourful canvas as Hindus celebrated the ‘Bengali New Year’ with the vibrant Mangal Shobhajatra procession in Dhaka. Photo Courtesy: AFP

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Bangladesh lit up with colourful procession on the ocassion of Bengali New Year (AFP)
Bangladesh lit up with colourful procession on the ocassion of Bengali New Year (AFP)
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People march down a street during celebrations marking the Bengali New Year in Dhaka on April 14 (AFP)

People march down a street during celebrations marking the Bengali New Year in Dhaka on April 14 (AFP)

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Thousands gathered in the heart of Dhaka to take part in the vibrant Mangal Shobhajatra.

Thousands gathered in the heart of Dhaka to take part in the vibrant Mangal Shobhajatra.

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Dhaka’s streets transformed into a cultural canvas as the Hindus led the Mangal Shobhajatra. 

Dhaka’s streets transformed into a cultural canvas as the Hindus led the Mangal Shobhajatra. 

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Mangal Shobhajatra procession is a symbol of cultural pride that takes place each year on Bengali New Year. (PTI Photo)

Mangal Shobhajatra procession is a symbol of cultural pride that takes place each year on Bengali New Year. (PTI Photo)

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With traditional masks and music in the air, thousands gathered in large number for the procession.

With traditional masks and music in the air, thousands gathered in large number for the procession.

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