AL takes programmes marking Pahela Baishakh

Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1430, on April 14 (Friday).

To observe the day, Dhaka South City unit of AL will bring out a colorful procession in the city.

The procession will start from Bahadur Shah Park in the capital on Friday (April 14) at 7 am where AL central leaders including AL general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader will participate, a press release of Dhaka South City unit of AL said on Wednesday.

The procession will parade different areas of the city and end at AL's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.

Besides, a discussion will be held in front of Bahadur Shah Park in Old Dhaka at 7 am on the same day.

Dhaka South City AL acting president Nurul Amin Ruhul, MP, will preside over the discussion while Dhaka South City unit of AL general secretary Humayun Kabir will conduct it.