Extra hours sought for Pahela Baishakh celebration
A cultural body seeks extra hours for outdoor celebration of Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, which has been limited by the law enforcing agencies. The file photo shows people from all walks of life participate Mongol Shuvajatra (procession of good wishes) organised by Dhaka University in the capital on April 14, 2017. STAR file photo
A cultural body today sought extra hours for outdoor celebration of Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, which has been limited by the law enforcing agencies.
Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, in a press conference held at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University, said the deadline to pack up by 5:00pm “is unjustified” and demanded that the limit be extended to 8:00pm.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The government has instructed all cultural and other organisations to conclude celebrations and programmes at open places by 5:00pm on the Pahela Baishakh at April 14.
They also condemned the killing of Rangpur special public prosecutor Rathish Chandra Bhowmik.
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