PHOTOS: STAR

People from all walks of life joined the festivities as Pahela Baishakh returned with renewed zeal on April 14 this year -- from vibrant Baishakhi Shobhajatra processions and Chhayanaut’s traditional performances at Ramna Batamul to little moments of joy reflected in painted faces and flower crowns. Across the capital, the Bangla New Year was welcomed with colour, music, and a collective sense of hope, marking a cultural reset rooted in resilience, unity, and new beginnings.