Pahela Baishakh celebration in pictures

Bangalees throughout the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.

Here is a glimpse of how the city people celebrated the day in the hub of this festival.

A child with her parent was seen celebrating the first day of Bangla New Year wearing new clothes and flower headgear in Dhaka. Photo: Star/ Amran Hossain

Some foreigners were seen celebrating Pahela Baishakh along with Bangalees in Dhaka on April 14, 2919. Photo: Star

A colourful celebration on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1426 was seen on the streets of Dhaka on April 14, 2019. Photo: Star

Various sorts of colourful toys are sold on the occasion of Bangla New Year in Dhaka. Photo: Star

A flute seller was seen in the Dhaka University premises selling the traditional musical instruments on Pahela Baishakh. Photo: Star