Folk songs, display of rural life at Bengali New Year celebrations
Bangladeshi women sing a traditional folk song at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission during vibrant celebrations marking Pohela Boisakh - the Bengali New Year 1432 - on Sunday, showcasing rich cultural heritage and festive spirit. PHOTO: Express
Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Karachi celebrated the Pohela Boisakh, the Bengali New Year 1432 at the mission's premises on Saturday night.
The BD mission arranged a colorful evening with cultural programmes, and highlighted the art, culture, tradition, festivities, and cuisine of Bangladesh.
Diplomats including Consul General of Turkiye, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Trade Officer Vietnam, British Deputy Head of Mission, parliamentarian, Honorary Consul General of different countries, government officials, UN officials, journalists, business leaders, academicians & columnists, cultural activists, and others including children and women participated at the colorful and festive event.
Cultural ties, wider people-to-people contacts, exchange of cultural troupe, tourism, were emphasized during the event. Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi SM Mahbubul Alam reiterated the initiatives undertaken to strengthen bilateral relations in multifaceted areas including culture. The mission displayed the rich cultural history of Bangladesh.
BD Deputy High Commission has been striving hard in promoting cooperation in the field of culture, trade, commerce and investment.